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Can a Registered Nurse transfer a license to Louisiana as a military spouse?

Data as of May 2026|Source: Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) commission + DOJ Servicemembers Initiative
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✓ Yes — compact transfer

Yes. Louisiana is a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), so a Registered Nurse holding a multistate/compact license can practice in LA without re-applying. Compact license travels with you to any other compact-member state automatically. Outside compact states, fall back on VAEIA 2022 / 50 USC 4025a portability.

Your nursing board in Louisiana

Louisiana State Board of Nursing (RN); Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LPN)
www.lsbn.state.la.us ↗☎ 225-755-7500
Louisiana military-spouse provision

We haven't verified a LA-specific nursing spouse provision beyond the federal VAEIA 2022 backstop. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing (RN); Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LPN) processes endorsement and temporary-license applications — call to confirm the current military-spouse timeline before you move.

About the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)

Allows an RN or LPN/VN with a multistate license to practice in any other compact-member state without re-licensing. Largest compact in the country.

Official compact site ↗

All Nursing member states

40 jurisdictions. Tap any to check that destination for this profession.

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All compacts for Louisiana →Nursing portability — all states →License portability checker →MyCAA: $4,000 for relicensing →
Published by the Honest MOS Editorial DeskVerified against DoD/.gov sourcesUpdated May 2026Editorial standards