LPN and LVN are the same license type
Most states call this role LPN (licensed practical nurse); California and Texas call it LVN (licensed vocational nurse). For compact purposes they are treated the same — both are covered.
Who qualifies
The requirements mirror the RN side:
- Primary state of residence in a compact state.
- An active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license.
- Meeting the compact’s uniform licensure requirements.
The compact states for LPNs and LVNs are exactly the compact nursing states — there is no separate LPN compact or LPN-only list. Living in a non-compact state means a multistate LPN/LVN license isn’t available through that state.
How to confirm your license type
Check whether your LPN/LVN license is single-state or multistate in Nursys, and use the compact state checker to see where you can practice.