NLC Update
The Nurse Licensure Compact is implemented and operational as of 7/1 in Kansas and Louisiana! RNs & LPNs who hold multistate licenses from NLC states can now practice in these two new jurisdictions. Additional Resources: Learn More about the NLC … Continue reading
Do I need to have a Florida RN license in order to apply for an APRN license?
No, it does not have to be a Florida RN license. Any nurse desiring to be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse must apply to the department and submit proof that he or she holds a current license registered … Continue reading
What qualifications must I have completed to qualify as an APRN?
Effective July 1, 2006, all specialties of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse applying for licensure in Florida must provide proof of National Certification.
What does Single-State License mean?
“Single-State license” means a license issued by the Florida Department of Health to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) within the state of Florida and which does not include a multi-state licensure privilege to … Continue reading
What does Multi-State License mean?
“Multi-State license” means a license issued by the Florida Department of Health to practice as a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in all Nurse Licensure Compact states under a multi-state licensure privilege.
Gov. Scott Appoints Six to Board of Nursing
On October 27, 2017, in Recent Appointments, by Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of three and the appointment of three to the Board of Nursing. Kathryn Whitson, 53, of Jacksonville, is a nursing education … Continue reading
Are current NLC states the same as the eNLC states?
The states that are part of the eNLC are not exactly the same as the original NLC. If you have an eNLC multistate license, you can only practice in those designated eNLC states. You will need a single state license … Continue reading
What does the eNLC mean for employers?
Once the eNLC is effective, your nurses will now be able to practice (in person or by telehealth) in other eNLC states with just one license obtained in their state of residence. Faculty and military spouses will just need one … Continue reading
What are the Benefits of being part of the eNLC?
The compact gives nurses the ability to practice in multiple states with one license and reduces regulatory requirements by removing the necessity for obtaining a license in each state.
The eNLC Will Be Implemented on January 19, 2018
Florida RNs and LPNs will be able to start applying on January 19th to convert to a multi-state license. Continue reading
