Question out renewing license/compact license?

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Hello,

My license will be expiring in a few months, and I believe I know the steps to renew the license. Seems easy enough. My question is this -- should I (or can I, even) renew my license to be a compact license instead of a single states license like I have currently. My state is a part of the compact states, and I am military. Some of the states my husband has listed on his dream sheet are also part of the compact. However, there are some states (mainly our home state, which is number 1 on his sheet)that are not part of the compact states. So my questions in a more structure manner are

1. Can I renew my license to be a compact state license?

2.What will happen if I have to move to a state that is not a compact state?

3. For any military nurses out there, is a compact license more practical in the long run?Or do you just get another license in whatever state you happen to move to?

Thanks in advance!

[chare]

1. Can I renew my license to be a compact state license?

I assume you are referring to the state you currently reside in. Why does it not have multi-state privileges now? If you listed your residential address in that state it should.

2. What will happen if I have to move to a state that is not a compact state?

When you move out of a compact state, your license loses its multi-state privileges. However, it does remain an active, single-state license.

3. For any military nurses out there, is a compact license more practical in the long run? Or do you just get another license in whatever state you happen to move to?

A license with multi-state privileges really has limited value. If you live on the border of two or more compact states it might be useful. A multi-state license is also helpful if you are a travel nurse, and maintain your residency in the state in your multi-state license was issued, and travel to other Nursing License Compact states. Other than these two situations, there really isn't any advantage, other than being able to work for either 30 or 90 days on your previous license.