RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1837 of 2368

A nurse holds a multistate license from the Nurse Licensure Compact. Which statement is correct?

  1. The nurse must obtain a separate new license in each compact state they visit
  2. The nurse may practice in any state, including noncompact states, without limits
  3. The nurse may practice in other states only with a temporary permit from each
  4. The nurse may practice in other compact states with the original license if still a resident
Show answer

Correct answer: The nurse may practice in other compact states with the original license if still a resident

The compact removes the need for extra licenses in member states, as long as the nurse remains a resident of the original state.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Preparation for the Rn Role: Nurse Licensure Compact. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026