In addition to Virginia, states participating in the Compact are: Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin.

Since Florida is not a compact state, you will most likely have to apply for licensure to practice in Virginia. You can contact the Board of Nursing for more specific information: phone: (804) 367-4515, fax: (804) 527-4455, email: [email protected]

I don’t think Florida generally has reciprocity with other states because they don’t want an influx of retirees or “snowbirds” coming to Florida for retirement, but still working and taking work away from residents who have been there a while.