Licensure Requirements For A Multi-State Nursing License


Source: https://www.nursecompact.com/

Requirements: An applicant for licensure in a state that is part of the eNLC will need to meet the following uniform licensure requirements:

1. Meets the requirements for licensure in the home state (state of residency);

2. a. Has graduated from a board-approved education program; or b. 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);

3. Has passed an English proficiency examination (applies to graduates of an international education program not taught in English or if English is not the individual’s native language);

4. Has passed an NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN® Examination or predecessor exam;

5. Is eligible for or holds an active, unencumbered license (i.e., without active discipline);

6. Has submitted to state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background checks;

7. Has not been convicted or found guilty, or has entered into an agreed disposition, of a felony offense under applicable state or federal criminal law;

8. Has no misdemeanor convictions related to the practice of nursing (determined on a case-by-case basis);

9. Is not currently a participant in an alternative program;

10. Is required to self-disclose current participation in an alternative program; and

11. Has a valid United States Social Security number


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References

https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NLC_ULRs.pdf

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