multi state licensure

P_RN, ADN, RN · Aug 21, 2003

http://www.ncsbn.org/public/nurselicensurecompact/mutual_recognition_state.htm

I reckon our state will be like number 51.

MishlB · Aug 21, 2003

It's about time!!!!!!!

purplemania, BSN, RN · Aug 21, 2003

TX has been a compact state for quite a while. Nurses living on borders can work either state. You pay for licensure only in the state in which your primarily reside. For years I kept my TN license too, but now they are compact and I don't have to. I think it is great.

Brownms46 · Aug 21, 2003

The compact state licensure has been around for awhile. And you must make sure you understand the law, as it's not just a matter of it being where you primarily reside. You must be a resident of the compact state, and licensed in that state.

Fees are not required in all states that are apart of the compact states. Please visit the website and get info on the state, or states you wish to use a compact license in.

Background information about the RN and LPN/VN Nurse Licensure Compact
The process for creating a nurse licensure compact began in 1996 at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Delegate Assembly when delegates voted to investigate different mutual recognition models and report the findings.
At the 1997 Delegate Assembly, delegates unanimously agreed to endorse a mutual recognition model of nursing regulation.
Strategies for implementation were also developed in 1997. In that same year, the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (NLCA) was established to manage compact implementation and to develop compact rules.
In 1998, the NCSBN Board of Directors approved a policy goal relating to mutual recognition, which included the goal to "remove regulatory barriers to increase access to safe nursing care."
The RN and LPN/VN Compact began January 1, 2000, when it was passed into law by the first participating states: Maryland, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.

http://www.ncsbn.org/public/nurselicensurecompact/mutual_recognition_rules.htm

The above is a link to the rules

Brita01 · Aug 21, 2003

Ok, I read the rules but I didn't understand everything. So if you live in a compact state, can you only practice in other compact states or can you practice in any state? I never even knew about this.

nekhismom · Aug 21, 2003

Originally posted by Brita01
Ok, I read the rules but I didn't understand everything. So if you live in a compact state, can you only practice in other compact states or can you practice in any state?

You can only practice in one of the compact states. In order to practice in a non-compact state, you still have to go through the old process of obtaining a license in that state. That's what travel nurses used to have to do in order to practice in multiple states.

crissyb · Aug 22, 2003

I'm currently licensed only in the state in which I currently live (Texas). Previously I held a license in Nebraska, now I don't as they are a compact state (lived there 12 years) - Am happy to hear that Indian is finally becoming a compact state, as that's where I'm originally from, and still have family there! The compact states actually increase opportunities for nursing.

rncopper · Aug 22, 2003

So unfar, isn't it? I am lucky that I live in a compact state! I don't know about opening up more opportunities, but it sure is "CHEAPER" if I want to go to other states that are compact - don't have to "buy" their license!!!:chuckle

I don't understand the "need" for each state to have a license (with the attached fee - some of which are VERY expensive - AK for one!). Are they trying to build up the coffers of each individual state?

ALL STATES SHOULD BE "COMPACT"!!!!

PJMommy · Aug 22, 2003

Something else to keep in mind and I've never taken the time to research it -- but the compact states do not have identical Nurse Practice Acts. I've always wondered how that would work if I'm not allowed to do task "A" in my home state but can in a neighboring state. Or what about North Dakota...? They require BSN for RN licensure and they are part of the compact. So, if you have an ADN/RN and have a compact license, can you still practice in NoDak?

Just things to think about as you read up on the compact....

sjoe · Aug 22, 2003

"I don't understand the "need" for each state to have a license (with the attached fee - some of which are VERY expensive - AK for one!). Are they trying to build up the coffers of each individual state? "

The primary task and responsibility of each state's BON is to protect that state's consumers. It is NOT to help out, or serve to convenience, nurses.

rncopper · Aug 22, 2003

Well, I can understand the "task and responsibility" of protecting the consumers. BUT, we take the same test, and are "qualified" the same by passing that test.

Yes, each state has a different Nurse Practice Act (ie. can do ABG's in one state but not allowed another). But that is also true facility to facility:confused: .

And why the disparity in cost of license?

I will NEVER understand the rationale of separate licenses. Even MD's have to get separate licenses for each state (oh, lawyers, too; probably many others!). I don't like it, I don't agree, I hate it, but..........COME ON COMPACT STATES!!! :cool: