eNLC Status

(as of February 1, 2022)

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact

eNLC Implemented

  • 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
  • 15. 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. Oklahoma
  • 26. South Carolina
  • 27. South Dakota
  • 28. Tennessee
  • 29. Texas
  • 30. Vermont
  • 31. Virginia
  • 32. West Virginia
  • 33. Wisconsin
  • 34. Wyoming

eNLC Implemented

  • 1. Alabama
  • 2. Arizona
  • 3. Arkansas
  • 4. Colorado
  • 5. Delaware
  • 6. Florida
  • 7. Georgia
  • 8. Idaho
  • 9. Indiana
  • 10. Iowa
  • 11. Kansas
  • 12. Kentucky

Enacted, Awaited
Implementation

  • 1. Pennsylvania
  • 2. Ohio
  • 3. U.S. Virgin Islands
  • 4. Implementation takes
  • 5. 6 months to 1 year

Currently no action

  • 1. California
  • 2. Connecticut
  • 3. District of Columbia
  • 4. Hawaii
  • 5. Nevada
  • 6. Oregon
  • 7. Washington
What are Compact
Nursing States?

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!

Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
Nursing multistate license
Eligibility

Both Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) are eligible for NLC, which was renamed as Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Do You Have a Multi-state License?

Both Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN) are eligible¯ for
NLC, which was renamed as Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC).

For more information on eNLC

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