A Compact Nursing License (CNL) allows Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the privilege to practice in their home state and other compact states without obtaining additional licenses. This license is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), an agreement among participating states in the United States to facilitate the mobility of nurses.
