Bill > A04524

This bill adopts two interstate nursing compacts: the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact (Part A) and the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Compact (Part B). The nurse licensure compact allows nurses with a multistate license to practice in any participating state without obtaining additional licenses, promoting greater mobility for nurses while maintaining public safety. Key provisions include establishing uniform licensure requirements, creating a coordinated licensure information system to track nurse licensing and disciplinary actions, and forming an interstate commission to oversee the compact's implementation. For nurses to qualify for a multistate license, they must meet specific criteria such as graduating from an approved nursing program, passing a national examination, holding an unencumbered license, and passing a criminal background check. The compact also allows party states to take adverse action against a nurse's multistate licensure privilege if they violate practice laws, with the home state retaining primary disciplinary authority. The APRN compact follows a similar framework but is specifically tailored to advanced practice registered nurses, addressing their unique licensing and practice requirements. Both compacts aim to reduce licensure redundancies, increase nursing workforce flexibility, and maintain high standards of professional practice across participating states.

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