Summary

The National Licensing Commission aims to foster a national network for licensing nurses through the NLC, which provides a structured approach to help state authorities integrate their member networks. This collaborative effort ensures that every state has the tools to support nurses across the country. The primary goal of the Compact is to create consistent standards for licensure, improving outcomes for students, employers, and the profession by harmonizing regulations and practices nationwide. Ultimately, the NLC's mission is to strengthen the healthcare workforce by facilitating a seamless transition for those entering nursing programs, ensuring that licensure requirements meet federal and state standards effectively.

Title

Home | NURSECOMPACT

Description

The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows for nurses to have one multistate license with the ability to practice in all compact states which increases access to care while maintaining public protection at the state level.

Keywords

state, nurses, compact, stay, search, license, open, students, take, action, contact, commission, works, employers, faqs, access, information

NS Lookup

A 34.144.206.224

Dates

Created 2026-04-15

Updated 2026-04-15

Summarized 2026-04-17