Multiple licenses! Where can I practice?

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I'm a Registered Nurse - here's a little information.

My original state of licensure is Alabama, which is active.

I endorsed my Mississippi license (which has since lapsed)

I just obtained my Georgia license through endorsement.

Overall I would like to know if I can practice in North Carolina with my endorsed GA license?

Am I part of the compact with an endorsed GA license or do they go by original state of licensure meaning i would also have to endorse for my NC?

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Welcome to allnurses! :balloons:

Where do you live? Your Georgia license only has "compact privileges" (i.e., can be used to practice in other states) if you are a permanent resident of Georgia. If you are living in one of the other two states you mention, your Georgia license is a regular, traditional license that does not have compact privileges.

If you are maintaining a permanent residence in GA, you can use your GA license to practice in NC. If you are moving to NC (i.e., that will be your permanent residence), you will need to apply for NC licensure.

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Georgia is not a member of the original Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Georgia and North Carolina are both members of the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). While the eNLC became effective when North Carolina became the 26th state to ratify it. However, as far as I am aware, it has not yet been implemented.

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We rent a place in Georgia, it's our only place of residence and is my mailing address with the Georgia Board of Nursing. Is this considered permanent resident of GA?

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I see what you're saying there are currently only 10 States entered into the eNLC and it will pass by Dec 2018 OR when 26 States enter. Kinda makes me question invalid from a short term stand point, but will help me long term! Thank you!

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We rent a place in Georgia, it's our only place of residence and is my mailing address with the Georgia Board of Nursing. Is this considered permanent resident of GA?

You got it. You are a GA resident. I believe it goes into effect in 6 months. Jan 2018.

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