NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT (NLC) FAQ

NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT (NLC) FAQ

1. What is the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

2. Am I eligible for the multistate license?

3. I am currently licensed as a RN in Louisiana. Do I have to obtain a multistate license?

4. What is my primary state of residence?

5. How do I apply for the multistate license if I currently have a single state RN license in Louisiana?

6. Do I need to get my fingerprints done to apply for the conversion application?

7. If I have a multistate license from another compact state, when should I apply for licensure by endorsement?

8. NLC Memo to Employers:

9. How do I apply for an APRN license if I have a Multistate Compact RN license in another state?

10. In which other states am I authorized to practice with a Multistate License (MSL)?

11. When I renew, will I receive the multistate license automatically?

12. What statute/law in Louisiana talks about the Nurse Licensure Compact?

13. What are the requirements to be eligible for a multistate license?

14. What do the terms “party state”, “remote state”, and “home state” mean?

15. What does Multistate License mean?

16. What does Single State License mean?

17. I graduated from a nursing program outside of the United States. How do I qualify for multistate licensure?

18. Why was my license deactivated?

19. When will Louisiana begin issuing multistate licenses?

20. What does the NLC mean for employers?

21. What are the benefits of being part of the NLC?

22. What if I was licensed in Louisiana before Louisiana joined the NLC?

23. What if I move to another state?

24. What is a disqualifying event?

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