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 forty-three 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
Jan. 13, 2026, NLC Webinar: "How Does Primary State of Residence Impact the Multistate License?"
What is Primary State of Residence (PSOR) in relation to a multistate license (MSL)? How does a nurse demonstrate PSOR? During this session, we also will discuss common questions related to relocation to another state and requirements.
updated 1/2/2026
