What is the Nurse Licensure Compact?
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) is a multi-state nursing license agreement developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN). A nurse residing and licensed in any of the NLC participating state may apply for a multi-state license. This license enables the nurse to practice in any other participating state without additional license applications or licensure fees.
What is the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.?
As it sounds, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. is an organization whose primary membership includes the nursing boards for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 4 United States territories. The NCSBN is a not-for-profit organization that provides its membership with a mechanism to jointly develop and improve regulatory guidelines for public safety, health, and welfare.
Please visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing for more information about the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Nurse Licensure Compact Participation
This map displays which states participate in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
This Compact is in full effect in 36 states with another 8 states with pending legislation.
Click on the state in which you are interested to find Board of Nursing contact and Scope of Practice information for that state. Contact the Board of Nursing directly for the latest and most accurate information.