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Obtain RN license in a different state
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Posted over 5 years ago I am still a nursing student but thinking about my future plans I encountered this question and was hoping someone could help out. After graduation I plan to move to a different state. How and when do I apply to become licensed in that state. If I just completed the NCLEX at that time (and hopefully passed!) do I have to take another test in the new state where I will be working? How difficult is this process? Any insights would be great! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Hi Springrain, I just went through the process of licensing in another state. Since I knew where I was moving, I decided to test for the state and not license myself for my home state. I would apply for the license the same time you apply for boards. Visit the state board of nursing that you are planning to move to. Just so you know, you don't have to take the test in the other state, you can take it near your home. I hope this is helpful. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago knight1t,
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| Posted over 5 years ago No problem springrain, I really hope that everything works out for you. Good luck! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Can someone please tell me what exactly is a unrestricted license.. I mean it's kind of self explanatory but can I please get more information on it.. Like how to obtain it? Etc.. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago What if your not sure what state you want to move too? I want to get licensed in the state I am in, but if I go into travelling nursing I will have to have a license in more than one state anyways. I am thinking about moving to California though. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago then get your license where you currently are and always keep it, whether active or inactive. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Nah, you don't actually have to do that. It's expensive. My original licensure was in Maryland. But the Board still has my info, and I can get relicensed there anytime I want to (don't need to tho, cuz I live in a compact state). lizbaby, California is not a compact state. Typically, you can apply for licensure in any state you want--that's separate from the NCLEX. I graduated in Maryland, applied for a Maryland license, and took the NCLEX in Dover, DE because it was an hour drive from where I lived (in Maryland) as opposed to 2 1/2 hrs to Baltimore. However, I doubt you will find a travel company that will hire you without experience. I tried to travel when I first got my RN license. I had 12 years of LPN experience, but none of the companies would hire me until I had 1 year RN experience. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago theala, I had to put my original license in Ohio officially on inactive, in order for them to keep my info. My point was simply to make sure your original information should remain available. Some states may not require the nurse to officially make their license inactive. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago theala said: Oh I know, they want a year of experience, I was just curious. I am not planning on doing travelling nursing right after school anyways. I was just checking for the future. Thanks! |
