Nurse Licensure Compact

Current Nurse Licensure Compact

Maryland was the first state to join the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) in 1999.  Nurses with a multistate license can practice in any of the twenty-five NLC participating states.  The links below provide educational and reference material to foster a greater understanding of the NLC for nursing students, licensed nurses, employers, and the citizens of the State.

Click here to connect to the NCSBN Nurse Licensure Compact website.

​Nurse Licensure Compact New Residency Rule​

Fireside chat: Legislative Update April 23, 2024 

The NLC: What Nurse Employers Need to Know May 16, 2024​

Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Maryland will operate under the new eNLC effective January 19, 2018. 

eNLC Final Rules adopted December 12, 2017

Upcoming Nurse Licensure Compact Webinars

​Nov 19, 2024, NLC webinar: “Helpful NLC Tips for Students and New Nursing Graduates”
How do I obtain a compact license? Which state do I test in? Which state do I apply to? What resources are available? Find out by attending our free educational webinar for students and new nursing graduates, Nov. 19, from 2-3 pm CST. Sign up here: https://www.ncsbn.org/nlc-meetings.htm​ #NurseCompactNation


updated 11/06/2024​