(as of February 1, 2022)
There are 34 compact states and 16 non-compact states in the US. Compact nursing license, otherwise called multistate license, is applicable in compact states where nurses can practice in any of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) states. However, for non-compact states, nurses should have a state-specific license.
Having a state license applicable to a compact state doesn't mean your license works for multiple states. For a multi-state license, you'll have to apply specifically where we'll help you every step!
Both Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) are eligible for NLC, which was renamed as Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Both Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) are eligible¯ for
NLC,
which was renamed as Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC).