Multistate Licensure Resources
CMSA has assembled the following resources to help case managers, consumers and policy makers better understand the issue of multi-state licensure, and the benefit the Nurse Compact Licensure (NLC) provides. The resource section includes relevant documents and links to pages regarding the multistate licensure issue and the NLC.
CMSA Position Resources
Template Letters
Government Reports and Initiatives
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Update from HHS with Highlight
The 2011 Health and Human Services Health Licensing Report to Congress describes & defines licensure portability: "Licensure Portability goes beyond ...electronic practice services ...it is a general strategy to expedite the mobility of health professionals to address workforce needs and improve access to health care services.”
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Strengthening Our Military Families Presidential Initiative (February 2011)
The 2011 Presidential Initiative: Strengthening Military Families describes the barriers varying licensure & certification requirements place on multi-state practice.
Priority Three: Improving Career and Educational Opportunities For Military Spouses details many aspects of the career challenges imposed by frequent relocations. Of special interest is
Section 3.4: Reduce Barriers to Employment...Due to Different State Policies and Standards. This section ends with a call to "highlight best practices". The NLC is a "best practice" solution to varying state nursing licensure regulation.
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Additional Related Articles and Documents
Links to Related Resources
MSL Compact Map