Non-Compact States

These states are not members of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). You'll need a separate license to practice nursing in each of these states.

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Alaska California Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Nevada New York Oregon Washington

What is the NLC Compact?

The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to have one multistate license with the privilege to practice in their home state and other NLC states.

Learn more about the NLC →