The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) is made up of members from each of the participating NLC jurisdictions, who work together to support the mission of the ICNLCA.
Read the ByLawsThe ICNLCA facilitates cross-border nursing practice through the implementation of a nationally recognized, multistate license. ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection primarily through:
maintaining uniform licensure standards among party state boards of nursing (BONs);
promoting cooperation and collaboration between party states;
facilitating the exchange of data and information between party states; and
educating stakeholders.
Transparency
Integrity
Accountability
Innovation
Collaboration
The NLC strategic plan focuses on four strategic initiatives that center on partnership development, education of BONs and stakeholders, promotion and engagement, and completion of a comprehensive evaluation plan.
The annual report outlines what the ICNLCA accomplished each fiscal year. It includes a comprehensive overview of the activities, achievements and financial performance.
All Past Annual ReportsPamela C. Zickafoose, EdD, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNE, FRE
NLC Commissioner, Delaware
Executive Director, Delaware Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2023
Missy Poortenga, MHA, RN
NLC Commissioner, Montana
Executive Director, Montana Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2024
Joe Baker, Jr.
NLC Commissioner, Florida
Executive Director, Florida Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2024
Jenny Barnhouse, DNP, RN
NLC Commissioner, Oklahoma
Executive Director, Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2023
Carol Moody, MS, RN, NEA-BC
NLC Commissioner, South Carolina
Board Executive, South Carolina Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2024
Sherry Richardson, MSN, RN
NLC Commissioner, Tennessee
Executive Director, Tennessee Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2024
Linda Young, MS, RN, FRE
NLC Commissioner, South Dakota
Executive Director, South Dakota Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2023
James Puente
Director, Nurse Licensure Compact
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Lisa Sands
Associate, Nurse Licensure Compact
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