Licensing by State-Rhode Island

Rhode Island is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. If you are licensed in this state you are eligible to practice nursing in all NLC states with your license. View a list of all NLC states.

To review each state’s qualifications and requirements for licensing, select the appropriate state.

Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Board Information:
http://www.health.state.ri.us

State Information Links:
Rhode Island State Site http://www.ri.gov/index.php

In order to work in a compact state, each nurse must have proof of residence in a compact state in the form of a government issued ID showing an actual street address (current driver license) as well as a current, active RN license in said state. This nurse does not need to obtain licensure in any of the other participating compact states.