See the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) website for a list of participating states: http://www.ncbon.com/dcp/i/licensurelisting-nurse-licensure-compact-general-information . An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).