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Nursing compact.

Olga S Tompkins¹

¹Occupational Health, Occidental Oil and Gas Corporation, Houston, TX, USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses

|March 23, 2010

Summary

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A nursing licensure compact allows nurses licensed in one member state to practice in other member states. This is crucial for occupational health nurses working across state lines.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Healthcare Policy
Occupational Health

Background:

The nursing licensure compact (NLC) is a multi-state agreement.
It allows nurses licensed in one NLC state to practice in other NLC states.
Occupational health nurses often practice across state lines, making the NLC particularly relevant.

Purpose of the Study:

To explain the concept and importance of the nursing licensure compact.
To highlight its significance for occupational health nursing practice.

Main Methods:

This is a conceptual explanation based on the definition of a nursing licensure compact.
No specific study methods were employed.

Main Results:

The nursing licensure compact facilitates multi-state licensure for nurses.
It addresses the complexities of practice across state boundaries.

Conclusions:

The nursing licensure compact is essential for occupational health nurses.
It streamlines practice and ensures regulatory compliance for nurses working in multiple states.