Nurse Licensure Compact

eNLC

The eNLC (enhanced nurse licensure compact) is a multi-state license that grants the licensee the privilege to practice nursing in all participating compact states as long as they remain a resident of the issuing state.

Implemented eNLC
Partial Implementation
Pending NLC Legislation
No Action Taken

Participating States

Benefits of Obtaining a Compact License

Convenient

Allows for compact license holders to make decisions about which states they would like to practice in quickly and without the burden of needing to obtain a temporary license.

Cost Effective

Nurses are not required to pay fees and take CEUs for each state that they want to work in under the NLC, they are only required to do this in their “home/primary” state.

Flexibility

Allows for nurses to be able to respond quickly to natural disasters or areas in crisis without compromising a state’s licensure safeguarding practices.

Opportunity

The NLC promotes the concept of travel nursing and allows for nurses to have more career opportunities available to them

Distribution of Knowledge

When nurses are able to work in multiple states it allows for a distribution of knowledge, experience and diversity to places that may not have had access otherwise.

What You Will Need to Obtain a Compact License

Proof of residence in a compact state
Active nursing license in that state (RN or LPN)
State Identification (Driver’s License, permit etc)/ Tax Return / Voter Registration Card
Meet the Uniform Licensure Requirements
Complete the form on your primary state’s BON website to upgrade your license to a compact/multi-state.

Once all the above steps have been completed, your application will be viewed and should be approved between 3 and 7 business days. For more information on the nurse licensure compact visit the NCSBN website.

For more information on starting your career as a travel nurse check out our Career Resources page