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  • NLC_Final_050415.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    “Multistate license” means a license to practice as a registered or a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) issued by a home state licensing board that authorizes the licensed nurse to practice in all party states under a multistate licensure privilege. i. “Multistate licensure privilege” means a legal authorization associated with a multistate license permitting the practice of nursing as either a registered nurse (RN) or LPN/VN in a remote state. j.

  • nlc_definitions.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Multistate License: a license to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) issued by a home state licensing board that authorizes the licensed nurse to practice in all compact states under a multistate licensure privilege. Nursys®: the national nurse database that contains the licensure and disciplinary information of all RNs and LPN/VNs as contributed by states.

  • MINUTES_NLC_Commission_Meeting%20Oct%2031%202023_Final.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Member Updates A. Bradywood announced Washington State Board of Nursing (BON) plans to begin issuing multistate licenses to Washington nurses as of Jan. 2024. The BON will send specific communications to all states upon receiving an estimate of a launch date. 8. Open Discussion Forum L Scheidt (MO) discussed how automated licensure systems may cause a multistate license to change to a single-state when a licensee changes their address online, and the need for states to integrate Nursys API.

  • NLC_Stories-v3.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    That representative told a state senator and before she knew it, Neuman found herself advocating for the NLC. “I ended up testifying in the Louisiana House and Senate, and it turned out to hit a chord with quite few people. I really just fell into it, and I was fortunate to have a little bit of a platform, some important people who had a little bit of pull.

  • reciprocalactionprimer2.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    When a licensing board party state is in possession of current significant investigative information that justifies more than a minor infraction or indicates an immediate threat to the public health and safety, the licensing board party state must promptly report this information into Nursys. 6 In addition, a licensing board party state must produce all investigative documents and information requested by another party state.7 Any information contributed to Nursys that ...

  • minutes_june_13_2023_final.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    A. Oertwich made a motion to approve the March 27, 2023 Midyear Meeting minutes; J. Baker seconded. The motion carried. 3. State Affairs Update NLC: • WA – recently became the 40th NLC state. • RI – a special legislative commission issued a favorable report.

  • MINUTES_Mar_27_2023_Commission_Midyear_Meeting_Final_DRAFT.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    There is a strong coalition. The bill passed out of the House. • Montana: A bill is sponsored and will be on the Senate floor soon. • New York: A bill was introduced in 2022 and 2023. • Texas: A bill has been introduced. 4. Federal Affairs Update a) SHARE Act b) HR 7939 K.

  • what-nurse-leaders-need-to-know.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    Hiring Nurses from Other States Noncompact to Compact: Nurses with a PSOR in a noncompact state must be appropriately licensed to practice nursing in a compact state. When hiring a nurse that resides in another state, it is the responsibility of the employer to verify that the nurse is licensed to practice where the patient care is provided.

  • commissionbylaws.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    The Vice Chair shall: a. Perform the duties of the Chair in his/her absence or at the Chair’s direction; b. In the event of a vacancy in the Chair’s office, the Vice Chair shall serve until the Commission elects a new Chair. A candidate for election must have a minimum of one-year experience as a Commissioner or a compact administrator. 3.

  • NLC%20Workforce%20Responses.pdf

    Site: nursecompact.com

    The first Compact implemented in 2000 had 25 member states, but membership stalled. We realized there was a need to convene all states to determine a new path forward. After numerous meetings, the original Compact was revised, and a new enhanced Compact was implemented in 2018 which included the requirement for federal criminal background checks. This was a major improvement and 16 more states/territories have now joined the Compact for a total of 41 to date.