Compact Help!

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Hello!

I am wondering if anyone can give me additional information on how to apply for a multi-state license. Currently, I am licensed in the state of Florida (a compact state) but my permanent state of residence is in Illinois (a non-compact state). Since I went to school in Florida, my advisor and I determined that it would be easier to obtain a Florida license and obtain an Illinois license through endorsement.

Most of my time in Florida was spent in different dorms, so I kept my drivers license, W2s, voters registration, and tax returns registered to my Illinois address. Therefore, my license in Florida is single state. I am hoping to now apply for a multi-state update. This is where most of my questions come in.

Recently a family member has moved to Florida and I am considering changing my drivers license address to theirs while still residing in Illinois. It is my mindset that since I already have the Florida license, it would be beneficial to apply for multi-state licensure because I do want to do travel nursing in the future.

Has anyone been in a similar situation, or has tips to get this update?

At time of license renewal, will I have to show my address and proof of residency again? My family might consider moving to a new state, so it would be discouraging losing the compact capabilities at renewal time.

Has anyone submitted fingerprints from out of state to a Florida Livescan facility?

Thank you for any information you can give!

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Hello, If you do a search on nurse.org for "How To Upgrade Your Nursing License To An eNLC In 2018", I think you'll find answers to your questions.

I also found a bunch of info on the Florida BON website (floridanursing.gov). Search "Nurse Compact FAQs".

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Specializes in NICU.

In most states you have to prove residency in order to get their driver's license, such as mortgage paperwork, utility bill, etc. You would have to put your name on your relative's utility account which will make you responsible if they don't pay their bill.

If you were able to get your address changed to your relative, what happens when they move? The BON will use that address to communicate with you.

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In addition to what NICU Guy said above, also consider the ramifications if you are found to have submitted fraudulent information to the BON. Not only would you lose that compact license but you may also face disciplinary action (up to revocation) on your license as a single state license. Which will then affect you applying to any other state for licensure as well. Not a road I'd be willing to travel.

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I appreciate the replies to my topic. I definitely have a lot to think about. For now, I will probably just keep the single-state and wait until I move back down to update it. Thank you ?

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