State Requirements
If you plan to practice nursing in a state other than the one you first obtained your license in, you should check the moral character compliance requirements for the state you're thinking of moving to before you commit to the move. For instance, a single misdemeanor conviction for a nonviolent crime such as marijuana possession might not result in permanent exclusion in Massachusetts, depending on the judgment of the licensing board. However, any conviction or plea of no contest, non vult contendere, nolo contendere or non vult to any drug charge would automatically exclude you in New Jersey, regardless of the circumstances.