How will complaints about nurses be handled within this mutual recognition model?

The Compact authorizes the nurse licensing board of any Compact State (home or remote) to investigate allegations of unsafe practice by any nurse practicing in that state. Based upon the outcome of the investigation, a remote state licensing board may deny the nurse’s privilege to practice in that state. Only the nurse’s home state (state of residence) licensing board may take action against the nurse’s license. States will continue to apply the same administrative and due process procedures for imposing discipline as they have always done. However, Compact States will have more timely access to information, including current significant investigative information and the disciplinary history of nurses, through the coordinated licensure information system (NURSYS).