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1Cross Country TravCorps, Cross Country University, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|January 15, 2008
Summary
Multistate licensure allows registered nurses (RNs) to practice in multiple states with a single license. This evolving practice expands career opportunities for RNs nationwide.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- The establishment of state boards of nursing began in 1903.
- Mandatory licensure for all registered nurses (RNs) was not universally adopted until approximately 1980.
- Historically, RNs required individual licensure for each state of practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the concept and implications of multistate licensure for registered nurses.
- To highlight the expanding professional opportunities facilitated by multistate licensure.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical nursing licensure legislation.
- Analysis of current trends in state nursing licensure.
Main Results:
- The evolution from single-state to multistate licensure represents a significant shift in nursing regulation.
- Multistate licensure streamlines the process for RNs practicing across state lines.
Conclusions:
- Multistate licensure is a key development in modern nursing.
- This policy change offers increased flexibility and broader career pathways for registered nurses.
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