Plain English Breakdown
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Nurse Licensure Compact for Health Occupations
This legislation updates Michigan's nursing licensure laws to join an interstate compact that allows nurses to practice across multiple states with one license.
What This Bill Does
- Amends existing sections of the law related to nurse licensure and registration to align with requirements of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Adds new sections to explain how the compact works for Michigan nurses.
Who It Names or Affects
- Nurses who want to work in multiple states without getting extra licenses.
- State agencies responsible for licensing and regulating nursing practices.
Terms To Know
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- An agreement between states that allows nurses to practice in any member state with a single license.
- Interstate compact
- A legal agreement between two or more states to work together on specific issues, like nursing licensure.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify which other states will join the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- It is unclear how joining this compact might affect current nursing regulations in Michigan.