Expanding access to nursing care & nurse mobility across the U.S.
Apply for a Multistate LicenseBring the NLC to Your StateExplore resources for nurses who hold a multistate license, including travel nurses and military families.
Employers & the NLCFind out what you need to know as a nurse employer in a compact state.
Students & the NLCInformation for students or faculty to prepare those planning to acquire a multistate license.
Nurses who live in a compact state can apply for a multistate license if they meet the licensure requirements.
How to Apply42 jurisdictions are currently part of the NLC. Hover over each state for additional status details. Click a state to access each board's contact information.
If your state is not yet a member of the NLC, find out how you can help bring the compact to your state.
Take ActionA new NLC rule impacts nurses moving from one compact state to another compact state.
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