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
February 25, 2025, NLC webinar: “The NLC: What Nurse Employers Need to Know”
Our free webinar for nurse employers on Feb. 25, from 2-3 pm CST, provides an overview of the NLC, answers questions nurse employers have, explains the 60-day residency rule, provides an implementation update and explains Nursys.com and Nursys e-Notify. The webinar is being facilitated by NLC Associate Lisa Sands. NLC Director Jim Puente will serve as the presenter. https://www.nursecompact.com/stay-informed.page #NurseCompactNation
March 18, 2025, NLC webinar: “Fireside Chat: Legislative Update”
Join our Fireside Chat on March 18 at 2 pm CST for a discussion on the status of pending legislation in various states and territories. NCSBN Director of Government Affairs Nicole Livanos, JD, MPP is the interview guest. The session is being facilitated by NLC Associate Lisa Sands. NLC Director Jim Puente will serve as the moderator. Register and sign up for NLC email updates here:
https://www.nursecompact.com/stay-informed.page #NurseCompactNation
updated 02/13/2025
