Travel nursing assignments require a valid license in the state where the facility is located. This may seem a bit daunting for professionals interested in practicing in multiple states through a travel program. However, MNA’s experienced Credentialing Specialists have been able to guide nurses quickly and efficiently in the application process, regardless of where they want to work.

The Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC) is an agreement between states. The eNLC allows nurses to have one license but the ability to practice in other states that are part of the agreement. This multi-state license effectively makes nurses eligible to practice in their home state and all other compact states. There are currently thirty-two (32) states listed as compact licensure states. To participate in compact licensure, a compact state must issue your current license; once you apply for multi-state privileges, you can work in any participating state.

Our Placement Specialists can further guide you through the licensure process and offer helpful information, such as which states are walk-through states and the licensing application process.

State Licensing

Navigating the intricacies of state licensing requirements and keeping up with licensure can be challenging. However, MNA Healthcare’s team of Recruiters is more than willing to assist you through this process by offering personalized guidance and comprehensive information on different states’ unique nursing license requirements.

You can click on your location below to be directed to the appropriate licensing website for your state if you like.

Information for CNAs

Alabama Alaska $330 Colorado $50.00 Delaware $30.00 Florida (Fingerprinting Fee) Georgia South Carolina Hawaii $25.00 Iowa Kansas $20.00 Kentucky Maine Maryland $20.00 (Fingerprinting Fee) Massachusetts

Michigan $21.50 Minnesota Mississippi $26.00 Missouri (Exam Fees) Montana Nebraska $20.00 (Abuse Class) Nevada $50.00 New Hampshire $80.00 New Jersey $30.00 New Mexico New York $50.00 North Carolina North Dakota Ohio

Oklahoma Oregon $124.50 (Required Fingerprinting) Pennsylvania Rhode Island $35.00 South Dakota Tennessee $20.00 Texas (Fingerprinting Fee) Utah $50.00 Vermont $20.00 Virginia $25.00 Washington $65.00 West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming $120.00

States that Offer PT-Compact Licenses?

In 2017, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy successfully enacted the PT Compact, a project to develop an interstate licensure compact for physical therapists to reduce interstate regulatory barriers and allow cross-state practice. This created a way for physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA) to practice or work in multiple states. The PT Compact Commission governs the member states to implement the provisions of the PT Compact. As the PT Compact becomes more acceptable in different states, it will reduce the need for a PT or PTA to maintain an active license in every state where they practice. Every state jurisdiction has the right to regulate healthcare professionals in the way it believes will best serve its residents. Before the compact, every PT and PTA who wanted to practice in more than one state had to fill out extensive application forms, send in transcripts and additional background information, submit to a criminal background check, and take relevant examinations. The number of states participating in the PT Compact fluctuates as state legislation is proposed and enacted. There are four levels of participation: (1) states that have actively issued and accept compact privileges; (2) those that have enacted legislation but it has not passed; (3) those in which legislation was introduced; and (4) states without any legislation introduced. Member states in the PT Compact include Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.