Her very government says that they have to pass NY Nursing Boards to play in NY Hospitals...
No NY Board Cert, no NY Hospitalwork.
Last time I checked there weren't ANY 1-for-1 Reciprocoties available there.
Maric can correct me if I got it wrong.
Endorsement of Nursing Licenses
Who is Eligible for Endorsement of a License?
The New York State Education Department grants nursing licenses "by endorsement" to qualified registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses. To qualify for endorsement applicants must have completed their nursing education in another state and be licensed in other states.
Please note that New York State is not a "Nursing Compact State". Proof of acceptable education and verification of license from all states where you hold a license is required.
How do I apply for Licensure by Endorsement?
If you are licensed as an R.N. or L.P.N. in another state and have completed your professional nursing education in another state, you must submit the following:
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Additional coursework in Child Abuse Reporting and/or Infection Control may be required.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) handles verification of licensure for a majority of states through their Nurse System (Nursys). You can check to see if the state(s) where you are licensed as a nurse participates by checking
Nursys list or by calling them at 1-866-819-1700.
If the state(s) where you are licensed as a nurse participates in Nursys, you must request verification of your licensure from Nursys, not the state(s).
If your state(s) of licensure does (do) not appear on the
Nursys list, you must use the
Form 3 - Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification to verify your licensure to New York State.
Please note, if you hold any other professional licenses in states other than New York, you must also use
Form 3 - Verification of Other Professional Licensure/Certification to verify that licensure to New York State.
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Everything you need to know about the changes being made to multi-state licensure. How many states are in the eNLC? What states have pending legislature for eNLC? What is the nursing compact licensure? Including new states joining and NLC states not joining. Indiana is the most recent state to...
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What are Nursing Compact States?
The Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) is an agreement between states that allows nurses to have one license but the ability to practice in other states that are part of the agreement.
Originally developed in 2000, by 2015 the license had grown to include 25 states. To help streamline the process for nurses the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC) was implemented in 2018 and included standards for licensure which the originally compact license was lacking.
For example, the NLC did not require applicants to undergo state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background checks, whereas the new eNLC does.
Nursing Compact States (eNLC Members)
Here’s a comprehensive listing of all states currently impacted by multi-state compact licensing.
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Guam (Guam is allowing nurses who hold active, unencumbered, multi-state licenses issued by Nurse Licensure Compact member states to practice in Guam under their multi-state licenses.)
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana (Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse)
- Maine
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey (New Jersey is allowing nurses who hold active, unencumbered, multi-state licenses issued by Nurse Licensure Compact member states to practice in New Jersey under their multi-state licenses.)
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio (Law passed and awaiting implementation)
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania (Law passed and awaiting implementation)
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont (Implementation start 2/1/2022)
- Virginia
- West Virginia (Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse)
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Twenty-four of the original NLC states have enacted the eNLC or have pending legislation. Twelve additional states and Guam have pending legislation waiting for approval before joining the eNLC. For the first time, California and Washington both have pending legislation to join the eNLC. As of March 1, 2021, there are currently thirty-four states part of the eNLC. New Jersey has partial implementation as discussed below.
According to the NCBSN, the New Jersey Board of Nursing has been working to complete the final phase of eNLC implementation. The final phase of implementation is set to occur in 2021; however, no date or further information has been given.
COVID-19 Emergency Licensing Information by State
Twenty-four of the original NLC states have enacted the eNLC. Six additional states have pending legislation waiting for approval before joining the eNLC. Pennsylvania and Ohio have passed laws to join the eNLC; however, a start date has not been announced. Vermont, on the other hand, has stated that implementation of the compact license will start February 1st, 2022. As of July 6th, 2021, there are currently thirty-seven states and one territory that are part of the eNLC. New Jersey and Guam have partial implementation as discussed below.
According to the NCBSN, the New Jersey Board of Nursing has been working to complete the final phase of eNLC implementation. The final phase of implementation is set to occur in the second half of 2021; however, no date or further information has been given. Nurses residing in Guam will not be able to apply for a multistate license until 2022; however, nurses holding a multistate license in their home state may now utilize that license to practice in Guam.
Why are Nursing Compact States Important?
Goals were developed for every state to become a member of the NLC but there has been ongoing resistance from some states regarding the requirements for licensure. While the eNLC continues to grow, there are still states that still do not want to be included in the license. Even in states that have legislation pending there is some push back from the state nursing association.
The eNLC will continue to increase access to health care, reduce overall costs to insurance companies, hospitals, and individual patients, and support efficient and strong health care delivery.
The eNLC became effective on July 20, 2017, which allowed the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administration to begin drafting appropriate rules and regulations for the new licensure.
In January 2018, the new multi-state licenses were issued to all nurses who applied to transition from the old license. New nurses getting their first license in an eNLC state will be able to practice in all eNLC states without delay. This option is highly effective for travelers who do not wish to waste time between contracts. Furthermore, it helps reduce costs on application fees and license renewals. Unfortunately, Hawaii is not currently part of the eNLC and does not have any pending legislation. Hawaii is one of the most desirable states for travel nurses in the U.S.
Each eNLC state is responsible to notify nurses by mail of the changes to the license and the process to obtain an enhanced compact license. As more states continue to join the eNLC, additional nurses will have the option to streamline if they hold multiple licenses.
What Do Nursing Compact States Mean For Nurses?
So what does this mean for nurses? Nurses who currently practice in states with pending legislation do not have to do anything until the bill(s) are passed. Once the state becomes a part of the eNLC, the state board will reach out to all nurses registered with the state. Nurses then will be required to ensure their permanent address is up to date with the state board in order to determine compact license eligibility.
Nurses that are NOT due for license renewal will not be required to pay an additional fee to transition to the eNLC. A new license will be issued to all nurses that meet requirements for the eNLC.
It is important to note that you must claim residency in an eNLC state in order to apply for a compact license. As a non-resident of an eNLC state, you can apply for licensure by endorsement for the state but will only be issued a single-state license instead of the compact license. Nurses can hold multiple single-state licenses.
New licensure nurses will still need to apply for a license via the state website. Applicants will then have the option to apply for the eNLC with their permanent address or apply for a single state license. If at any time your permanent address moves to a non-eNLC, you are required to submit this to the state nursing board and your eNLC could potentially be revoked.
Nurses are highly encouraged to sign up for the Nursys e-Notify system which delivers real-time notifications about updates to the eNLC. It also will deliver information regarding expirations, renewals, and disciplinary actions. This service is free of charge and is a patient safety initiative that is supported by the U.S. Board of Nurses and NCSBN. More information can be found at
www.nursys.com.
In terms of continuing education (CE) requirements, a nurse holding an eNLC must meet the CE requirements for his or her own state. Each state, regardless of the eNLC, requires specific CE courses and a specific number of hours. Renewal requirements are only related to the state that issued the eNLC, not the state in which the nurse practices.
