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Compact Nursing License Map and News

This map shows the current status of U.S. states that have joined the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact. Nurses who obtain a multi-state license can legally practice in any states that are part of the eNLC.

  • Dark Blue = States that were part of the original NLC who joined the enhanced NLC on Jan. 19, 2018
  • Light Blue = States that weren’t part of the original NLC, but joined the enhanced NLC on or after Jan. 19, 2018
  • Yellow = States with approved legislation, haven’t implemented the NLC
  • Green = States with pending legislation to join the enhanced NLC after Jan. 19, 2018
  • Grey = States that aren’t in the enhanced NLC and have no pending legislation to join

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