APRN Compact States

Track which states have enacted the APRN Compact for advanced practice nurses. The compact will become operational once 7 states enact it.

Progress to Activation 5 of 7 states

2 more states needed to activate the APRN Compact

5
Enacted
1
Pending
44
Not Enacted

APRN Compact Timeline

2020

North Dakota - First State

North Dakota becomes the first state to enact the APRN Compact (August 2020).

2021

Delaware Joins

Delaware becomes the second state to enact the compact.

2022

Utah Enacts

Utah becomes the third state, building momentum for the compact.

2023

Wyoming Joins

Wyoming enacts the APRN Compact, now 4 states toward the 7-state threshold.

2024

South Dakota - Fifth State

South Dakota brings the count to 5 states. Only 2 more needed for activation.

2026+

Projected Activation

When 2 more states enact the compact, implementation will begin. Expected activation in late 2026 or 2027.

What is the APRN Compact?

The APRN Compact allows advanced practice nurses (NPs, CNMs, CRNAs, CNSs) to have one multistate license to practice in their home state and other member states.

Learn More About the APRN Compact