Can I get a multistate nursing license in U.S. Virgin Islands?

Generally no. U.S. Virgin Islands does not currently issue multistate licenses to its residents. You would hold a single-state U.S. Virgin Islands license, or apply by endorsement if you are licensed elsewhere. Verify with the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure.

Can I work in U.S. Virgin Islands with a compact license from another state?

Generally no. U.S. Virgin Islands does not currently recognize compact privilege, so an out-of-state compact license does not authorize practice in U.S. Virgin Islands. You would usually apply for licensure by endorsement with the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure.

Does the compact in U.S. Virgin Islands cover RNs and LPNs/LVNs?

The Nurse Licensure Compact covers RN and LPN/VN licenses. It does not, by itself, cover APRN roles — APRNs generally need separate authorization in each practice state. This applies wherever the compact is in effect.

Is U.S. Virgin Islands a nursing compact state?

Enacted — awaiting implementationCompact: Not yet

Not yet. U.S. Virgin Islands has enacted Nurse Licensure Compact legislation but has not implemented it. Multistate licenses are not yet issued to U.S. Virgin Islands residents, and compact privilege does not yet apply in U.S. Virgin Islands. Treat U.S. Virgin Islands as non-compact until the board announces a start date.

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What nurses need to know

U.S. Virgin Islands has passed the law to join the compact, but the machinery to issue multistate licenses and recognize privilege is not yet running.

Until U.S. Virgin Islands announces an implementation date and starts issuing multistate licenses, plan as if it were a non-compact state.

If you live in U.S. Virgin Islands

If U.S. Virgin Islands is your home, you hold a single-state U.S. Virgin Islands license for now. U.S. Virgin Islands has passed the compact but isn’t issuing multistate licenses until it’s switched on.

If you want to work in U.S. Virgin Islands

Treat U.S. Virgin Islands as non-compact for now. Until the compact is active here, you’ll need a U.S. Virgin Islands license — usually by endorsement — even if you hold a compact license elsewhere.

Does the compact cover RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and APRNs?

The compact covers RNs and LPNs/LVNs. It does not, on its own, cover APRNs — nurse practitioners, CRNAs, CNSs, and CNMs generally need separate APRN authorization in each state. See the APRN guide for details, and confirm specifics with the Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure.

Planning a move or a telehealth role? For telehealth you’re generally licensed where the patient is. Run your exact situation through the compact state checker.

U.S. Virgin Islands → Florida

U.S. Virgin Islands compact questions

Not yet. Not yet. U.S. Virgin Islands has enacted Nurse Licensure Compact legislation but has not implemented it. Multistate licenses are not yet issued to U.S. Virgin Islands residents, and compact privilege does not yet apply in U.S. Virgin Islands. Treat U.S. Virgin Islands as non-compact until the board announces a start date.

Why we point you to Nursys

CompactStates explains the state rules. Nursys confirms your individual license. Nursys QuickConfirm is the official, free service where nurses can look up whether their own license is single-state or multistate. We’re an independent guide; Nursys and your board are where personal license status is verified.

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Sources reviewed

NLC member states map & status— NCSBN / NurseCompact (nursecompact.com)
Identifies full members, partial implementation (Guam), and enacted/awaiting implementation (Massachusetts, U.S. Virgin Islands).
NLC frequently asked questions— NCSBN / NurseCompact (nursecompact.com)
Covers multistate licenses, primary state of residence, the 60-day rule, telehealth, and license type coverage.
Nursys QuickConfirm license verification— NCSBN / Nursys (nursys.com)
Recommended destination to verify whether a license is single-state or multistate.

Facts on this page were last reviewed against official sources on 2026-06-17. Compact law changes — always verify with your state board of nursing.

This page is a practical guide, not a licensing decision. Always confirm your situation with your board of nursing.