i am in the process of interviewing/applying to nursing schools out of state. i will find out soon if i get into my school of choice in fl but i currently live in wi (and have state residence here - in wi). i want to be licensed in both states. i want to live in fl but also have the opportunity to come home (where all my family is) and have the option to practice there as well. wi is a compact state fl is not. i want to be smart about this when the time comes and need some advice. i plan on working in fl right after school, so i would need my license right away but am not sure how it works if i want to apply to wi as well for my license. if i take the nclex in fl with my school can i get a dual license? how easy is it to do and what are the steps involved? if i don't do the nclex in wi or for wi - do i not get the benefits of the compact states? also does it make a difference where you are a resident when getting your license? i plan on staying a wi resident throughout school. any insight or advice would be helpful. thanks!