A nurse is moving to another state where she plans to practice nursing. Which of the following should she do to legally practice in another state?
a. Take the NCLEX exam for that state.
b. Seek reciprocity in the state.
c. Present the previous state license at the time of hire.
d. Seek a different profession.
B
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A This is not necessary if the state is a member of the Compact and is incorrect.
B In 1998, the NCSBN decided to approve mutual recognition of nurses from oth-er states in what is called the Compact licensure of participating states.
C This does not address the nurse's ability to acquire licensure in the state based on reciprocity.
D This does not address the nurse's ability to acquire licensure in the state based on reciprocity.
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