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The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) makes it easier to work across state lines—but the real advantage is speed and access.
Compact State Licenses
A compact license for nurses refers to the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which is an agreement among participating states in the United States. This compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, which grants them the ability to practice in their home state as well as other compact states.
Key points about the compact license for nurses (NLC):
Multistate Privileges: Nurses with a compact license can practice physically or via telehealth in any compact state without needing to obtain additional licenses.
Home State Requirement: The nurse must be a resident of a compact state to hold a compact license.
Cross-State Practice: This facilitates easier mobility and flexibility for nurses to work across state borders, especially beneficial in regions where neighboring states participate in the compact.
Disciplinary Rules: Nurses are subject to the nursing practice laws and regulations of the state where the patient is located at the time of care.
Non-Compact States: Nurses from non-compact states must obtain a license from each state where they wish to practice.
