Nursys is the coordinated national database for verification of nurse licensure, discipline, and practice privileges for RNs and LPN/VNs licensed by participating boards of nursing, including all states in the Nurse Licensure Compact. The chart below reflects the appropriate NURSYS function for each user.

Employers should use Nursys QuickConfirm only during the interview process. Upon hiring a nurse, the employer should enter the individual into Nursys e-Notify; that service allows you to validate unique identifying data specific to the individual nurse. NURSYS QuickConfirm is not appropriate for employers validating identity, who should exercise extreme caution regarding potential license fraud. Any healthcare organization that employs multistate licensed nurses and/or out-of-state nurses working on a multistate privilege must verify licensure through Nursys e-Notify. You may also continue to use the ABN Subscription Service, which offers additional benefits to subscribing employers.

The ABN Subscription Service remains available for Alabama nurses and will include data identifiers unique to the individual nurse, to protect against license fraud. Employers may request discipline records free of charge; participation also satisfies the Annual Report of Employing Agencies. In addition, all discipline records for Alabama nurses and nurses working on multistate privilege (MSP) entered into the Subscription Service are pushed to Alabama employers in real time, with no delays. The products to utilize are listed below:

WHONURSYS PRODUCT for use during interviewsNURSYS PRODUCT to validate identity after hireWHONURSYS PRODUCT for Endorsement
EmployersNURSYS PRODUCT for use during interviewsNURSYS PRODUCT to validate identity after hireNurses wishing to endorse into Alabama from non-party states

No Employers

NURSYS RODUCT for Licensees

To access the Nursys website, please go to Nursys.com.

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You can access licensed nurse information in Nursys. Please go to https://www.nursys.com and select NURSYS e-Notify.
  • Nursys e-Notify is a free notification service that provides automated license status updates. You must sign up to receive e-Notify updates. Institutions/Employers: Enroll your entire nurse list and e-Notify will send regular updates regarding changes to licenses from e-Notify participating boards of nursing. Your institution must enroll your entire nurse list and ensure that the list is routinely updated, to receive accurate and timely information
  • QuickConfirm License Verification is a free service for a quick look at a license, but does not confirm identity information. This is not appropriate for license verification to prevent fraud.
  • Nursys e-Notify is a free notification service that provides automated license status updates. You must sign up to receive e-Notify updates. Institutions/Employers: Enroll your entire nurse list and e-Notify will send regular updates regarding changes to licenses from e-Notify participating boards of nursing. Your institution must enroll your entire nurse list and ensure that the list is routinely updated, to receive accurate and timely information
  • QuickConfirm License Verification is a free service for a quick look at a license, but does not confirm identity information. This is not appropriate for license verification to prevent fraud.
Each year, employers are required to submit a report detailing all nurses in their employ, to include all out-of-state nurses working on a multistate privilege (MSP). The Subscription Service eliminates the need to submit a separate report and allows the subscriber to maintain the following benefits:
  • Direct communication to the ABN regarding multistate licensee nurses practicing in the facility on a privilege from another state.
  • The primary purpose of the Subscription Service is to provide employers with real-time information regarding changes to the nursing license status of its employees. For example, if a license or MSP lapses or is disciplined, the employer receives notification via PUSH technology immediately.
  • PUSH technology alerts happen in real time, as the status is updated. Nursys information is accurate, but it may take time for other boards of nursing to update the information.
The Nursys coordinated license information database is the repository of data provided directly from participating state boards of nursing.
  • NURSYS.COM Quick Confirm allows for rapid license look up.
Nursys provides online verification for endorsement to nurses seeking to practice in other states. To access the Nursys, please go to https://www.nursys.com/ and use the green link. Nurse Provides you with resources such as:
  • Nursys e-Notify is a free notification service that provides automated license status updates. Sign up to receive license expiration reminders and status updates via email or SMS for all your licenses from e-Notify participating boards of nursing.
  • QuickConfirm License Verification is a free service to look up and verify nurse licensure information. Look up your nursing license(s) from any QuickConfirm participating board of nursing and print/download a report with the licensure and discipline status information on your nurse license(s).
Nurse License Verification for Endorsement is an online service for requesting secure electronic verification of licensure between boards of nursing. You must submit a request for verification to boards of nursing. To access Nursys, please go to https://www.nursys.com/.
Yes. Upon request and payment of the applicable fee ($50.00) the ABN will provide you a report of available data that is in Nursys as of the date of the report.
Alabama-licensed nurses – you must ensure that your name, address, and licensure changes are up-to-date in My Profile. If you are not Alabama Licensed Nurse, please update your information with your state board of nursing that issued your current license.
Please contact the board of nursing where your information is incorrect to update your information.
The NLC is an interstate agreement that allows RNs and LPNs to practice physically, via telehealth, or via other electronic means in all Compact party states. A map of Compact party states is available on the NLC homepage.
  • An applicant for multistate license:
    • Must meet the Uniform Licensure Requirements for a Compact (Multistate) License.
    • Must declare a compact state of residence (PSOR). PSOR is your legal state of residency.
Primary state of residence (PSOR) refers to your state of legal residence. Documents that may be used to verify your PSOR include:
  • driver’s license with a home address;
  • voter registration card with a home address;
  • federal income tax return with a primary state of residence declaration;
  • military form no. 2058 (state of legal residence certificate); or
  • W2 form from the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof, indicating residence.
Alabama became part of the eNLC on January 1, 2020. The NLC rules do not allow a license to be maintained or renewed if the nurse has a multistate license in another party state that allows them to practice in Alabama. Your Alabama single state license will lapse at the next renewal period following January 1, 2020. At this time, you will practice on your multistate privilege (MSP).
You must complete an endorsement application for Alabama Multistate license.
You must complete an Alabama SSL to MSL application and meet the uniform licensure requirements. Further information is available on our Compact page.
Moving from Alabama to a Compact State When moving (changing primary state of legal residence) to a new NLC state, it is the nurse responsibility to apply for licensure by endorsement. This should be completed upon moving and the nurse should not delay.
  • The nurse may not wait until former license expires to apply in the nurse’s new state of legal residency.
  • The nurse may practice on the former home state license only until the multistate license in new NLC home is issued.
  • Go to My Profile to change permanent legal state of residence from Alabama. Your Alabama multistate license will become inactive.
  • Proof residency may be required please check with the new home state board of nurse for required proof residency documentation.
Moving from Alabama to Non-Compact State When moving (changing primary state of legal residence) to a new Non-Compact state, it is the nurse responsibility to apply for licensure by endorsement. You may apply before or after the move. This should be completed upon moving and the nurse should not delay.
  • The Alabama multistate license is changed to a single state license upon changing legal residency to a noncompact state.
  • The nurse is responsible for notifying the Alabama Board of Nursing (set up through My Profile), when they move to Non-Compact state.
  • Go to My Profile to change permanent legal state of residence from Alabama.
No. A nurse working in a remote Compact state in federal/military facility may practice on single state license issued by the remote compact state and is not required to obtain a multistate license from the home state. A nurse employed by the federal government holding a multistate license in the primary state of residence cannot hold an additional single state license in any remote Compact state. This is because the multistate license allows the nurse to practice in all Compact states.
Yes. If you declare Alabama as your legal state of residence and provide the required documentation.
An applicant who is ineligible for or is denied a multistate license may be eligible for single state licensure, at the discretion of the Board.
Moving from Alabama to a Compact State When moving (changing primary state of legal residence) to a new NLC state, you must apply for licensure by endorsement.
  • You may not wait until your Alabama multistate license expires to apply in the new primary state of residency.
  • You may practice on your Alabama license only until the multistate license in new NLC home is issued.
  • Go to My Profile to change your permanent legal state of residence from Alabama; your Alabama multistate license will be deactivated.
  • Proof of residency may be required; please check with your new home state board of nursing for required documentation.
Moving from Alabama to Non-Compact State When moving (changing primary state of legal residence) to a new non-Compact state, it you must apply for licensure by endorsement.
  • The Alabama multistate license will become to a single state license upon the change of residency.
  • You are responsible for notifying the Alabama Board of Nursing (via My Profile), when you move to a non-Compact state.
Yes, provided that you meet all the requirements for a multistate license.
If you are a legal resident of Alabama, you might be eligible for a multistate license. You will need to apply for licensure by exam and receive an authorization to test (ATT) from the Board. Please note: The NCLEX is not a state exam. It is a national exam and can be taken in any state convenient to you. You are not required to apply for initial license by exam in the state of your nursing program. To clarify, if you will be residing and working in a Compact state, such as Alabama, then that state is where you should apply your license by exam and authorization to test. For further information on Licensure by Examination, see Basic Requirements under Licensure by Examination (Multistate).
No. You can only have one multistate license. You must apply for licensure in the state you declare as your primary state of residency (PSOR). You must submit documentation of your legal state of residence. Primary state of residence (PSOR) refers to your state of legal residence. Documents that may be used to verify your PSOR include: (a) driver’s license with a home address; (b) voter registration card with a home address; (c) federal income tax return with a primary state of residence declaration; (d) military form no. 2058 (state of legal residence certificate); or (e) W2 form from the United States government or any bureau, division, or agency thereof, indicating residence.
No. If you are not going to declare Alabama as your legal state of residency, you cannot apply for an Alabama multistate license.
Yes.
Regardless of whether you apply for single state or multistate licensure, your Alabama temporary permit is valid for practice only in Alabama.