It’s Official: Pennsylvania Nurses Can Now Apply for a Multistate License Through the NLC

Today marks a major milestone for nurses across the Commonwealth—Pennsylvania has officially implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)! As of July 7, 2025, registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) who meet the requirements can now apply for a multistate nursing license. This long-awaited change opens the door to greater flexibility, faster job placement,…

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Pennsylvania Compact Update

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.20.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] After months of waiting, a Pennsylvania compact update has arrived! Starting Sept. 5, 2023, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from other states who hold multistate licenses through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) will be…

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Pennsylvania To Become Compact State

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Top Half” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] In case you haven’t heard, Pennsylvania is very close to becoming a compact state. The legislation has officially passed, all there is to do is to wait to hear the implementation date! What does…

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Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) Guide

Compact State Guide 2022

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”] Updated 11/30/22 As a travel nurse, the NLC is an amazing resource that allows you to practice in other states without acquiring additional licensing. Keeping up with these states is a different story, compact state legislations…

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