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" The Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) is an agreement between states that allows nurses to have one license but the ability to practice in other states that are part of the agreement.
Originally developed in 2000, in 2024 the license has grown to include 33 states. To help streamline the process for nurses the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC) was implemented in 2018 and included standards for licensure which the original compact license was lacking.
The Alabama Board of Nursing’s (ABN) mission is to provide patients with competent medical staff through regulation and licensing requirements. Alabama is now a compact state under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), effective since January 1, 2024. If you do not hold a multi-state license, you will require licensure by endorsement. On this page, you will find general information regarding the ABN’s endorsement, renewal, and continuing competency requirements.
Application for license endorsement is required for nurses who received their license in another state. The requirements for endorsement are listed below.
24 contact hours are required for endorsement and renewal. There are several methods for obtaining required contact hours. According to the Alabama Board of Nursing, “We typically accept CE courses that are approved or accredited by any state board of nursing, state nurses association, or national organization such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).” You can also find accredited courses online, such as those offered by ACLS.net.
Rev 3/31/16 610-X-10-.04 Acceptable Providers of Continuing Education. (b) Continuing education approved by national associations or organizations accredited by a national continuing education body, such as the ANCC.
(e) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits sponsored or conducted by organizations accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama or by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
License cards/advanced practice approval cards were discontinued in 2016.
Visit ABN for more information regarding license cards
The renewal cost is $103.50 (including a $3.50 transaction fee).
Registered nurse renewals take place on even-numbered years from September 1st to December 31st.
Physical Address
RSA Plaza, Suite 250
770 Washington Ave
Montgomery, AL
36104
Mailing address
Alabama Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 303900
Montgomery, AL
36130-3900
General fax and email
General E-mail: abn@abn.alabama.gov
Information regarding endorsement
Phone 1-800-656-5318
Fax 334-293-5201
Wendy Looney
Licensure by endorsement
Wendy.Looney@abn.alabama.gov
Alicia Nickelson
Licensing verification
Alicia.Nickelson@abn.alabama.gov
Joyce Jeter MSN, RN
Director – Continuing education information
Joyce.Jeter@abn.alabama.gov
LaDonna Patton, MSN, RN, CEN ARNC Director
Please click here for FAQs regarding continuing education programs.
Please click here for FAQs regarding licensure by endorsement.
Please click here for FAQs regarding temporary licensure by endorsement.
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