A formal or informal agreement between state licensing boards to recognize nurse licenses from the other state is called

A formal or informal agreement between state licensing boards to recognize nurse licenses from the other state is called

• A. Accreditation
• B. Certification
• C. Licensure
• D. Reciprocity

Answer: (D)

Reciprocity is the mutual recognition arrangement between state boards so a nurse licensed in one state can practice in another without obtaining a new license, under agreed conditions. This setup facilitates mobility for nurses and recognition of licenses across state lines, and it’s distinct from licensure itself (the grant of permission to practice), accreditation (evaluation of education programs), and certification (validation of specialized competency by a board). An example you might hear about is mutual recognition agreements or participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which embodies this concept.

Reciprocity is the mutual recognition arrangement between state boards so a nurse licensed in one state can practice in another without obtaining a new license, under agreed conditions. This setup facilitates mobility for nurses and recognition of licenses across state lines, and it’s distinct from licensure itself (the grant of permission to practice), accreditation (evaluation of education programs), and certification (validation of specialized competency by a board). An example you might hear about is mutual recognition agreements or participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact, which embodies this concept.