Where can I find information about getting a multistate license?

Dear Donna,

Interested in Multistate Licensing

Dear Interested in Multistate Licensing,

You’ll find everything you need to know about the Nurse Licensure Compact at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

You will find out which states participate in the NLC and what the rules and regulations are to have a multistate license.

If you ever wish to practice in a state that does not participate in the NLC, you can apply to that state licensing authority for an RN license “by endorsement” if you have a valid license in any other state.

Best wishes,

Donna

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Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, CSP, is president of DonnaCardillo.com. Known as The Inspiration Nurse, she is a keynote speaker, retreat and seminar leader, and author of "Your First Year as a Nurse: Making the Transition from Total Novice to Successful Professional" and "The ULTIMATE Career Guide for Nurses: Practical Advice for Thriving at Every Stage of Your Career." She brings more than 25 years of clinical, management and business experience to her role as career guru.