How the compact treats LVN licenses
The compact covers LPN/LVN licenses on the same terms as RN licenses — a multistate LVN license carries compact privilege across compact states, while a single-state LVN license is valid only where it was issued. Texas issues both types, so which one you hold matters.
LPN and LVN are the same credential
Texas uses "licensed vocational nurse (LVN)" for what most states call an LPN. They are the same practical-nurse credential, and the compact covers them identically — an LVN and an LPN are treated the same way for multistate purposes.
Verifying your Texas LVN license
Nursys QuickConfirm shows whether a LVN license is single-state or multistate, plus its status and expiration. For official requirements, go to the Texas Board of Nursing, or see our Texas verification guide.