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 protection.
The ICNLCA facilitates cross-border nursing practice through the implementation of a nationally recognized multistate license.
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
Sherry Richardson, MSN, RN
NLC Commissioner, Tennessee
Executive Director, Tennessee Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2026
Samuel Delp, PhD, MPA
NLC Commissioner, Colorado
Division Director, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2026
Mary E. Fortier, EdD, RN, CNL
NLC Commissioner, New Jersey
Executive Director, New Jersey Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2026
Kelly Jenkins, MSN, RN, NE-BC
NLC Commissioner, Kentucky
Executive Director, Kentucky Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2026
Crystal Tillman, DNP, RN, CNP, FRE
NLC Commissioner, North Carolina
Chief Executive Officer, North Carolina Board of Nursing
Term Expires: Sept. 30, 2025
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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