Nurse Licensure Compact

New Report Measures States' Emergency Preparedness and Recommends Policy Actions to Strengthen the Nation's Readiness

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready or Not 2024: Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, released today by Trust for America's Health, identifies key gaps in national and state preparedness to protect residents' health during emergencies and makes recommendations to improve the nation's emergency readiness.

Key Points: 
  • Based on nine indicators, the report tiers states, and the District of Columbia, into three readiness levels: high, middle, and low.
  • Additional areas of responsibility for the public health system are enhancing vaccine access and monitoring municipal water systems safety.
  • Focusing on eliminating health disparities, advancing health equity, and stemming the rise in chronic diseases is essential for enhancing the nation's emergency preparedness."
  • The report's findings showed both areas of strength in the nation's health emergency preparedness and areas that need attention.

Pennsylvania To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State Sept. 5

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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Chicago, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania, which enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in 2021, will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license to begin practicing in the commonwealth on Sept. 5.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pennsylvania, which enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in 2021, will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license to begin practicing in the commonwealth on Sept. 5.
  • Although the NLC has been enacted in Pennsylvania, an implementation process must be completed before its residents will be able to apply for a multistate license.
  • Residents of Pennsylvania will be unable to obtain a multistate license until the NLC is fully implemented in the commonwealth.
  • With the multistate license, nurses can provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses.

Washington To Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State July 24

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Chicago, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, which recently became the 40th jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license (MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, June 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Washington, which recently became the 40th jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license (MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24.
  • Beginning July 24, employers hiring nurses holding MSLs may begin to verify and report them to the Nursing Commission and supply proof that these nurses have met the Suicide Prevention Training requirement .
  • Residents of Washington will be unable to obtain a multistate license until the NLC is fully implemented in the state.
  • With the multistate license, nurses are able to provide telehealth nursing services to patients located in NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses.

Colorado offering $14,000 hiring bonuses to mental health nurses

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Colorado, along with the nation, is undergoing a nursing shortage that saw a decline of more than 100,000 registered nurses from 2020 to 2021, and is also facing an expected 10% increase in demand for mental health nurses in five years, according to a 2021 report from Mercer .

Key Points: 
  • Colorado, along with the nation, is undergoing a nursing shortage that saw a decline of more than 100,000 registered nurses from 2020 to 2021, and is also facing an expected 10% increase in demand for mental health nurses in five years, according to a 2021 report from Mercer .
  • Colorado and 38 other states are part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC); under the NLC, nurses can practice in other participating states without having to obtain additional licenses.
  • The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) connects people with assistance, resources and support for living independently in our state.
  • CDHS operates 24 direct-care facilities that serve Coloradans with acute behavioral health needs, juveniles, older adults, people with disabilities and veterans.

NCSBN CEO David Benton to Retire

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Chicago, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After eight years of distinguished service as CEO of NCSBN, David Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN, has announced his retirement, effective Sept. 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After eight years of distinguished service as CEO of NCSBN, David Benton, RGN, PhD, FRCN, FAAN, has announced his retirement, effective Sept. 30, 2023.
  • NCSBN Board of Directors (BOD) President Jay Douglas, MSM, RN, CSAC, FRE, executive director, Virginia Board of Nursing, commented.
  • As a seasoned CEO and consummate professional, Dr. Benton has positioned the organization well for the future.”
    During his time at NCSBN, Benton strategically advanced the organization as one of the leading voices for regulation in the world.
  • The NCSBN BOD, led by President Douglas, has begun the search process of identifying the next NCSBN CEO.

New Jersey Implements Nurse License Compact

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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Full implementation will allow nurses whose primary state of residence is New Jersey to apply for a multistate (compact) license.

Key Points: 
  • Full implementation will allow nurses whose primary state of residence is New Jersey to apply for a multistate (compact) license.
  • Nurses who currently hold a New Jersey RN or LPN license may apply to upgrade their existing New Jersey single-state license to a multistate license.
  • It is not necessary for New Jersey license holders to wait until their renewal period in order to apply for the multistate license.
  • Once a nurse is issued a multistate license, the nurse may stop renewing any license held in another NLC state.

Ohio Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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Mike DeWine signed the NLC into law in the state of Ohio on July 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Mike DeWine signed the NLC into law in the state of Ohio on July 1, 2021.
  • Ohio is the 38th jurisdiction to have enacted the NLC.
  • With the governor's signature, nurses can have confidence that there is opportunity in Ohio that they may not be able to find in other states."
  • Starting on this date, Ohio residents will be able to apply for a multistate license and nurses residing in other states who hold a multistate license will be able to begin practicing in Ohio.

Pennsylvania Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
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Tom Wolf signed the NLC into law in the state of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Tom Wolf signed the NLC into law in the state of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2021.
  • Bill sponsor Sen. Lisa Boscola, said, By not being a part of the nurse compact, Pennsylvania has frankly been at a disadvantage.
  • Joining the compact is going to benefit Pennsylvania nurses, hospitals and health systems, physicians, nursing homes, home health care services and above all patients.
  • Once an implementation date is determined, it will be posted on the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing website .

Vermont Enacts Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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Phil Scott signed the NLC into law in the state of Vermont on June 7, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Phil Scott signed the NLC into law in the state of Vermont on June 7, 2021.
  • Vermont is the 36th jurisdiction to have enacted the NLC.
  • Starting on this date, Vermont residents will be able to apply for a multistate license and nurses residing in other states who hold a multistate license will be able to begin practicing in Vermont.
  • The Office of Professional Regulation is grateful to the Vermont legislators and Governor Scott for their support and passage of the Nursing Licensure Compact bill.

NCSBN Unveils Nurse Licensure Guidance Tool

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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Chicago, April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NCSBN has launched the Nurse Licensure Guidance tool that provides direction and resources on becoming a licensed nurse in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Chicago, April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NCSBN has launched the Nurse Licensure Guidance tool that provides direction and resources on becoming a licensed nurse in the U.S.
  • This innovative online tool breaks down the licensure process, providing state-specific information for both domestically and internationally educated nurses on applying for a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) license in the U.S.
    For many years we have gotten inquiries from nurses, especially from international individuals, about the licensure process, comments, Nancy Spector, PhD, RN, FAAN.
  • It is an invaluable resource for nurses to learn about specific state licensure requirements and also provides links to the licensure applications and state nurse practice acts, information on the Nurse Licensure Compact, and much more!
  • Both pathways include an interactive U.S. map that, based on their selection, dynamically displays where a nurse would and would not have authorization to practice.Explore the Nurse Licensure Guidance tool today.