After much anticipation, the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) is now in full operation in Kansas and Louisiana effective today, July 1.

Starting immediately, travel nurses with a compact license can practice in these two new states. Additionally, resident RNs and LPNs can apply for a compact license, which gives them access to practice in all 31 compact states. This helps open up the healthcare travel market, benefiting both these states and allowing more nurses to easily practice across state lines.

Legislation to join the eNLC was passed in April 2018 for Kansas and June 2018 for Louisiana. Alabama and Indiana are up next. Alabama is anticipating full implantation by January 1, 2020, while Indiana’s target date is undetermined.

Current states with pending legislation to join the eNLC include Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan and Massachusetts.

To apply for a compact license, find your respective state board of nursing HERE.

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