Multi State Licensing Have you ever considered being a travel nurse, or just practicing in another state? If so, maybe it’s time you act on it, and the first step is getting a multistate license. NLC Nurse Licensure Compact or NLC states allow you to use a multi-state nursing license, and practice nursing in that state without obtaining a new license within the state. There are some rules and regulations you must go by to obtain multi state licensing. -
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You must legally reside within one of the states that is an NLC state. Currently there are 25 NLC states, with more possibly added in the future. You must have a current and active registered nursing license, or licensed practical nursing license. The license you have must be in good standing with no limitations. You will need to declare a NLC state as your primary residency state. You will need to meet the requirements for licensing within your state. You will need to meet the licensure requirements within your state. You must continue to renew your license as usual, never let your license go without renewing it.
Nurses are required to notify the state they are practicing in as soon as they are actually residing in the state. Above and beyond meeting the licensure requirements within your home state, when working in a remote state you should familiarize yourself with that states laws. Related: All the Things You can do with a Nursing Degree Reasons for Multi State Licensing There are some advantages to having a multi-state license. Travel nurses are in demand, and working as a travel nurse has some great financial benefits. A travel nurse is paid to travel to a location other than their home. You are paid while you travel there, and transportation costs are all covered. Once you arrive at the new location, you will have a furnished apartment ready for you. The apartments are overall nice apartments with good amenities. You do sometimes have to live with one or two other people, but roommates are not bad, especially if it’s not your apartment. The roommates you have will also be working as traveling nurses, so you will be in similar situations.