Nurse Licensure Compact Myths & Facts June 8, 2011 Joey Ridenour rn mn faan

Fact: The National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX tm) is the national exam recognized by all states and once successfully passed, states do not require retaking unless there may be a rare or unusual circumstance.

Myth 8: The compact only benefits travel nurses.

• Fact: The compact benefits any nurse who needs practice privileges in more than one state.

• This include nurses who:

• live near a state border but work in another state

• practice and direct care electronically via telephone or computer

• work in the insurance industries

• case managers who have contact with patients in many states

Myth 9: As a compact state nurse, I will need to keep track of and maintain continuing education credits ( CE ) in every state where I practice.

• Fact: According to compact statute, a nurse need only maintain CE when it is a requirement of the home state.