Find your situation
The compact answer depends on your circumstances. Pick the scenario that fits you and go straight to the guidance for it.
Which nursing compact guidance applies to me?
Your compact situation comes down to a few things: your license type, your primary state of residence, and where you want to practice. Pick the scenario below that matches you — each links to a focused guide — or start with the compact state checker to see how your home and work states interact.
I want to work in another stateWhether your license travels depends on your license type and both states’ status.I’m moving to a compact stateEstablishing residency changes your primary state — and your license options.I’m moving between two compact statesThe 60-day rule and re-declaring your primary state of residence apply.I’m moving from a non-compact to a compact stateYou may become eligible for a multistate license for the first time.I’m moving from a compact to a non-compact stateYou can lose multistate eligibility when your home state changes.I live in a non-compact stateWhat a compact license does and does not do for you.I’m a travel nurseA pre-assignment checklist so you’re covered before your first shift.I do telehealth across state linesWhere your patient is usually decides which license you need.I’m checking if my license is multistateHow to tell single-state from multistate, and where to verify it.I’m a new graduateHow the compact works when you’re first getting licensed.I’m an LPN or LVNThe compact covers LPN/VN licenses too — here’s how.I’m an APRNWhy the standard compact doesn’t cover advanced practice.I’m a military spouseSpecial provisions and how the compact helps with frequent moves.I need to verify a licenseUse Nursys to confirm license type and status.