Nursing License Compact
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NLC State List
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The NLC increases access to care while maintaining public protection at the state level. Under the NLC, nurses can practice in other NLC states, without having to obtain additional licenses.
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Requirements for eNLC States
The Commission has developed 11 uniform licensure requirements for a multistate license.
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Meets the requirements for licensure in their state of residency
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Has graduated from a board-approved education program OR has graduated from an international education program (approved by the authorized accrediting body in the applicable country and verified by an independent credentials review agency)
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Has passed an English proficiency exam (applies to graduates of an international education program not taught English or if English is not the individual’s native language)
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Has passed an NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN Examination or predecessor exam
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Is eligible for or holds an active, unencumbered license
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Has submitted to state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background checks
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Has no state or federal felony convictions
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Has no misdemeanor convictions related to the practice of nursing
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Is not currently a participant in an alternative program
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Is required to self-disclose current participation in an alternative program
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Has a valid United States Social Security number.
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