The nurse holds original licensure in a compact state and has practice privileges in two remote states. Should practice concerns arise with this nurse, what is the status of the nurse's license?
1. Each state can suspend or revoke the nurse's license.
2. Only the states in which the nurse demonstrated poor practice can act to suspend or revoke the nurse's license.
3. License suspension or revocation can only occur if all three states agree to the action.
4. Only the state in which the nurse holds licensure can act to suspend or revoke that license.
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Rationale: Only the state that issued the license can suspend or revoke it. While the remote states may request action and/or be consulted in regard to action, the final decision is the responsibility of the state that issued the license.
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