How does someone from Illinois get a compact lic.?

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I am an RN from Illinois. It is not a compact RN lic. state.  I have been looking for remote type Utilization Review, Clinical Review type RN roles online. Many of them are asking for a Compact License. How would I get a Compact License being from Illinois?  

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One must reside in a compact state to qualify for a compact license. 

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Or have an address in a compact state.  Like another home in that state. 

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jnb1740 said:

Or have an address in a compact state.  Like another home in that state. 

Does that home meet the definition of primary state of residence?

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What does Primary State of Residence (PSOR) mean?

PSOR is the state where you hold a current driver's license, voter's card, federal income tax return, military form no. 2058 or W2 form. If a nurse's PSOR is a compact state, that nurse may be eligible for a multistate license. If a nurse cannot declare a compact state as their PSOR, that nurse is not eligible for a compact license. They may apply for a single-state license in any state where they wish to practice.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

So, let's say I apply for a single state license in a compact state.  Once I have that license, then can I apply for a compact license?

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jnb1740 said:

So, let's say I apply for a single state license in a compact state.  Once I have that license, then can I apply for a compact license?

You still need to meet the PSOR requirements.

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See NCSBN info links

Apply for a Multistate License  _ see list of 42 states that participate in compact.

Nurses who live in a compact state can apply for a multistate license if they meet the  Uniform Licensure Requirements and selected states regulations.

See How to Apply  - can select state considering getting licensed to access online application from link.  One needs to LIVE within that state or hold a current driver's license, voter's card,  file federal income tax return, military form no. 2058 or have W2 form from location within that state to qualify = Primary State of Residence.

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Illinois is one of only ten states that is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact. As others have stated, it is necessary to be a  legal resident of a compact state in order to have a compact license.  You could move to a compact state ( Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, or Iowa) to get this special license. Another option is to write to your state legislators, the Illinois BON and/or the Illinois State Nurses Association to express your support for compact legislation. Many nurses have done this; their letters, emails, and testimony have helped pass compact legislation in Washington State, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and quite a few other states.

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