Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact

Announcement: New NLC Rule

Starting Jan 2, 2024, a new NLC rule became effective. Nurses relocating to another compact state now have 60 days from the time they move to apply for a new license by endorsement in a new primary state of residence. RNs and LPNs with an NLC multistate license are able to practice nursing in other NLC states, without having to obtain additional licenses.

The new rule (effective beginning January 2, 2024) reads:
402(2) A multistate licensee who changes primary state of residence to another party state shall apply for a multistate license in the new party state within 60 days.

Helpful FAQs and a brief video about the new rule are available online.

For more information, visit www.nlc.gov or email: nursecompact@ncsbn.org