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Compact (multistate) eligible

Wisconsin Nursing License Guide

What travel and staff nurses need to license in Wisconsin: compact eligibility, the application fee, how long endorsement typically takes, and the state Board of Nursing, plus 1 open Wisconsin nursing job.

Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes, multistate license
Compact status
Implemented compact state
Typical endorsement time
~4 wks (typical estimate)
Application fee
$73
Verified via Nursys
Yes
State income tax
up to 7.65% (graduated)

Your Wisconsin compact license also covers 39 other states

As a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state, a multistate license issued from your primary state of residence lets you practice across all NLC states without a separate license:

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