Compare state licensing rules

Every state page answers the same questions in the same order, so any two states can be read side by side: the license and its regulator, branch offices, certificate of need, service-area limits, out-of-state agencies, home infusion nursing, nurse licensure and the official sources.

Educational summary, last reviewed October 17, 2026. Not legal advice — confirm with the state licensing agency or counsel.

Compare up to three states

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What each state page covers

Subject	Where it is on a state page
License category and regulator	Anchor `#<state>-state-license`, for example Texas or Delaware
Certificate of need	Anchor `#<state>-certificate-of-need`, for example Texas or Delaware
Branch offices	Anchor `#<state>-branch-offices`, for example Texas or Delaware
Service-area limits	Anchor `#<state>-service-area`, for example Texas or Delaware
Out-of-state agencies	Anchor `#<state>-out-of-state`, for example Texas or Delaware
Home infusion nursing	Anchor `#<state>-home-infusion-nursing`, for example Texas or Delaware
Nurse licensure (compact)	Anchor `#<state>-nurse-licensure`, for example Texas or Delaware

States by branch model

Separate license per office 7

One license, branches listed or approved 23

State license; branch rule not confirmed 15

No state agency license 6

Published by Paloma Health Technologies Research Desk · Editorial leadership: Nick, RN, BSN · Last source verification: October 17, 2026 · View editorial methodology · Report a correction

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