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


NLC Events

April 22, 2025 NLC Webinar: Helpful NLC Tips for Nursing Students and New Graduates

How does the NLC work? Which state should I apply to? Where can I take the NCLEX? What resources are available? Find out by attending our free educational webinar for new nursing graduates, April 22, from 2-3 pm CT. Sign up here: https://www.nursecompact.com/stay-informed.page #NurseCompactNation


​updated 3/19/2025​