The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) is comprised of one commissioner from each NLC jurisdiction. The commissioners function as the governing body of the agency and work collaboratively to carry out its mission.
To facilitate interstate nursing practice in a manner consistent with public health and safety.
The ICNLCA facilitates cross-border nursing practice through the implementation of a nationally recognized multistate license. ICNLCA enhances nurse mobility and public protection by enforcing compliance with the Compact
Transparency
Integrity
Accountability
Innovation
Collaboration
The NLC strategic plan focuses on four strategic initiatives that center on partnership development, education of BONs and stakeholders, promotion and engagement, and completion of a comprehensive evaluation plan.
The annual report outlines what the ICNLCA accomplished each fiscal year. It includes a comprehensive overview of the activities, achievements and financial performance.
All Past Annual ReportsPamela C. Zickafoose, EdD, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CNE, FRE
NLC Commissioner, Delaware
Executive Director, Delaware Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2025
Missy Poortenga, MHA, RN
NLC Commissioner, Montana
Executive Director, Montana Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2024
Joe Baker, Jr.
NLC Commissioner, Florida
Executive Director, Florida Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2024
Jenny Barnhouse, DNP, RN
NLC Commissioner, Oklahoma
Executive Director, Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2025
Carol Moody, MS, RN, NEA-BC
NLC Commissioner, South Carolina
Board Executive, South Carolina Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2024
Sherry Richardson, MSN, RN
NLC Commissioner, Tennessee
Executive Director, Tennessee Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2024
Linda Young, MS, RN, FRE
NLC Commissioner, South Dakota
Executive Director, South Dakota Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2025
James Puente
Director, Nurse Licensure Compact
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Lisa Sands
Associate, Nurse Licensure Compact
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