Compact Nursing States Map
Current nlc states and status new jersey is allowing nurses who hold active unencumbered multi state licenses issued by nurse licensure compact member states to practice in new jersey under their multi state licenses.
Compact nursing states map. The nursing licensure compact nlc is an agreement between states that allows nurses to have one license but the ability to practice in other states that are part of the agreement. Enhanced nursing licensure compact enlc may 2020. The nursing licensure compact nlc is an agreement between states that allows nurses to hold one valid nursing license that works in numerous states. Additional resources if you want to learn more about nurse licensure compact nlc.
With more nurses practicing across state lines state boards of nursing are coordinating now more than ever before helping to expand the mobility of nurses as part of the nation s wider healthcare system. Travel nurses declaring an enlc state as their primary residence will be issued a compact nursing license by that state and won t require additional licenses to practice in other enlc states. The nursing licensure compact nlc removes complications for nurses practicing in multiple states. To help streamline the process for nurses the enhanced nursing licensure compact enlc was implemented in.
Nlc staff is actively working with non compact state boards of nursing to achieve the goal of one state based license enforced locally and recognized nationally in all us states and territories. Registered nurses without permanent residency in an enlc state who wish to practice in one should apply for a single state license in the state in which they wish to practice. Over the years the compact license now referred to as the enlc enhanced nursing licensure compact has evolved to include 31 states and an additional 4 are currently pending legislation. Nurse licensure compact resources.
By kathleen gaines msn rn ba cbc.