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It clarifies eligibility limits (excluding Advanced Practice Registered Nurses), residency-based licensure changes, and how to establish primary state of residence with acceptable proof. 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Practice must follow the nursing laws and rules of the state where the nurse is practicing under the compact license.","Answer",{"name":116,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":117},"How is “primary state of residence” determined under the Compact?",{"text":118,"@type":114},"It is the person’s declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes (domicile). 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The eNLC allows a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed in a Compact State to practice across state lines in another Compact State without having to obtain a license in the other state unless the nurse moves and declares the new Compact State as his/ her new primary state of residence. It is important to remember that the eNLC requires nurses to adhere to the nursing practice laws and rules of the state in which he/she practices under his/her compact license. Please note that this does not include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. If a nurse moves from one state to another and establishes residency, the nurse must apply for licensure in that state. Please visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Web site  \n( [https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm](https://www.ncsbn.org/nurse-licensure-compact.htm) ) for a list of states that have implemented the Compact.  \n“Primary state of residence” as defined by the Compact means the “person’s declared fixed permanent and principal home for legal purposes; domicile.” Proof of primary residence may include but is not limited to:  \n1)) Driver's license with a home address  \n2)) Voter registration card displaying a home address  \n3) Federal income tax return declaring the primary state of residence; or  \n4) W2 from US Government or any bureau, division or agency thereof indicatingthe declared state of residence.  \nIf your declared primary state of residence is another Compact State, you are not eligible for a multi-state license; however, you may apply for a single-state license.  \nRequirements for a Multi-State License  \nIn addition to Florida being your primary state of residence, the following requirements must be met to qualify for a multi-state license:  \n1) You must meet Florida's requirements for initial licensure  \n2) You must have passed the NCLEX or the SBTPE  \n3) Your license status must be clear and unencumbered (“Encumbrance” means arevocation or suspension of, or any limitation on, the full and unrestricted practice of nursing imposed by a licensing board  \n4) You must not have a felony conviction  \n5) You must not be enrolled with IPN or any other treatment program for impaired practitioners  \n6) You must have a social security number  \nDH-MQA 1120, 12/18, Rule 64B9-3 .002 FAC  \nApplication Re-examination Application Instructions  \nIndividuals submitting a re-examination application are not eligible for Graduate Nurse or Graduate Practical Nurse status and are no longer eligible for employment in that capacity.  \nAll applicants are required to register with Pearson VUE at (866) 496-2539 or via the internet at [www.vue.com/nclex](www.vue.com/nclex When)[ ](www.vue.com/nclex When)[When](www.vue.com/nclex When) your application is approved, you will be made eligible for the NCLEX and receive your Authorization to Test letter from Pearson VUE. While you may apply at any time, you may not schedule a test date until 45 days have passed since your last attempt.  \nFor instructions on each section of the application you can view the Examination Application on the web at:  \n[http://www.floridasnursing.gov/applications/lpn-rn-exam-app.pdf](http://www.floridasnursing.gov/applications/lpn-rn-exam-app.pdf)  \nPlease ensure that your mailing address is up to date throughout the application process.  \nNurses Educated outside of the United States or in non-NCSBN jurisdictions:  \nPlease be aware that, if one of the following two situations apply to you, you will be required to submit a Course-by-Course Credentials Evaluation Report from a Board approved credentials agency as well as proof of Board approved English Competency upon your next application for examination with the Florida Board of Nursing. For detailed information on this process see our website:  \n[http://www.floridasnursing.gov/forms/l](http://www.floridasnursing.gov/forms/l)icensure-inf","cbCain6xrtNcQ7JV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain6xrtNcQ7JV","pdf",988395,17,"English","# Compact State Information\n## Primary state of residence\n## Requirements for a Multi-State License\n# Application Re-examination Application Instructions\n## Pearson VUE registration and test timing\n## International education and credentials evaluation\n## English competency requirements\n## Approved English competency exams","[{\"question\":\"What does the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) allow a nurse to do?\",\"answer\":\"It allows eligible registered nurses or licensed practical nurses to practice across state lines in another compact state without obtaining a separate license in that state. 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