How do I check whether my American Samoa RN license is single-state or multistate?

Look it up on Nursys QuickConfirm (nursys.com), the national verification system — it reports the license type, status, and expiration. For anything Nursys does not show, confirm with the American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board.

Does the compact cover RNs and LPNs?

Yes. The Nurse Licensure Compact covers both RN and LPN/practical-nurse licenses on the same terms. It does not, by itself, cover APRN roles — nurse practitioners, CRNAs, CNSs, and CNMs generally need separate APRN authorization in each state.

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Is an American Samoa RN license a compact (multistate) license?

Registered nurse is the most common credential the compact covers. Here is exactly what a American Samoa RN license is, and how to tell whether yours carries compact privilege.

Is an American Samoa RN license a compact license?

No. The compact does cover RN licenses, but American Samoa is not a compact state, so an American Samoa RN license is single-state — valid for practice in American Samoa only. It does not carry compact privilege to other states. If you hold a multistate RN license, it was issued by a different, compact home state.

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

How the compact treats RN licenses

The Nurse Licensure Compact covers RN licenses. In a compact state, a single multistate RN license lets you practice in every compact state; a single-state RN license is valid only where it was issued. American Samoa does not currently issue multistate RN licenses to its residents, so an American Samoa RN license is single-state.

Verifying your American Samoa RN license

The fastest check is Nursys QuickConfirm, which shows whether an RN license is single-state or multistate, its status, and its expiration. For official requirements, go to the American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board. See our American Samoa verification guide.

RN vs LPN/LVN vs APRN

The compact treats RN and LPN/practical-nurse licenses the same way. APRN roles are different — the compact does not cover them, so APRN authority is handled state by state even when your RN license is multistate.

Next-step checklist

Look your RN license up on Nursys QuickConfirm (nursys.com).
Note whether it reads single-state or multistate.
Remember an American Samoa RN license is valid in American Samoa only.
Confirm anything unclear directly with the American Samoa Health Services Regulatory Board.

Frequently asked questions

No. American Samoa does not currently issue multistate RN licenses to its residents, so an American Samoa RN license authorizes practice in American Samoa and does not carry compact privilege. A multistate RN license comes from a compact home state.