Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)

Some states in the US allow nurses to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in both their home state and other compact states. This makes it easier for nurses to work across state lines without needing to obtain additional licenses.

Here is a list of the compact states as of now:

NOTE

Some states in NLC require a Primary State Of Residence (PSOR). Like a driver’s license.

1. Alabama
2. Arizona
3. Arkansas
4. Colorado
5. Delaware
6. Florida
7. Georgia
8. Idaho
9. Indiana
10. Iowa
11. Kansas
12. Kentucky
13. Louisiana
14. Maine
1 5. Maryland
16. Mississippi
17. Missouri
18. Montana
19. Nebraska
20. New Hampshire
21. New Jersey
22. New Mexico
23. North Carolina
24. North Dakota
25. Ohio
26. Oklahoma
27. Pennsylvania
28. South Carolina
29. South Dakota
30. Tennessee
31. Texas
32. Utah
33. Vermont
34. Virginia
35. West Virginia
36. Wisconsin
37. Wyoming

These states have agreed to recognize the nursing licenses issued by other member states, making it easier for nurses to move and work in different states. It’s important to note that while the list of compact states is regularly updated, not all states participate in the NLC. Nurses should check the current status and requirements of each state they are interested in.

Check out the short video that helps explain the NLC.

https://youtu.be/YxbxnIRBgTs?si=fg3kHsXysC1ovOQm