As of October 2025, there are currently 43 jurisdictions part of the eNLC. Here’s a comprehensive list of all of the states that have enacted multi-state compact licensing, either fully or partially:

NCSBN is committed to advancing safe and effective licensure mobility solutions through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and APRN Compact. The NLC increases access to care by allowing …

Nurses with active compact licenses can practice in multiple states with one license. Find everything you need to know about the nurse licensure compact.

Explore resources for nurses who hold a multistate license, including travel nurses and military families. Find out what you need to know as a nurse employer in a compact state. Information for students or …

Nov 23, 2025 · What Is the Nursing License Compact? The Nursing License Compact (NLC) is an agreement between states that allows nurses to practice in multiple states with one license. Think of …

As of January 2025, there are 41 nursing compact states, with varying degrees of implementation: These states have fully operational NLC processes, allowing nurses with a multistate license to …

Mar 8, 2025 · Understanding the status of each state is crucial for nurses seeking to practice across state borders. Below is a comprehensive list detailing the current status of nursing compact states, …

The states participating in the NLC span the United States from Idaho, Utah, and Arizona in the west to Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Virginia, North and South Carolina in the east. The list of compact …

Through this agreement, states allow nurses with just one license to practice in other states that have signed on to the Compact. A total of 25 states have joined the agreement since its inception.

As of July 7, 2025, Pennsylvania has fully joined the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), the multi-state network that lets nurses practice in more than 40 states with just one license. After passing the NLC …