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Apr 02, 2009 11:45 PM

Anyone from another state taking NCLEX in FL for licensure?

by ADtoRN

I'm graduating with a BSN in nursing this May in New York. I'm relocating to Orlando in June and was wondering what's the easiest/fastest way to get a Florida license.

Should I take the NCLEX in Florida and have it licensed to Florida? Because I definitely plan on settling down and working in Florida. But I'm concerned that since I did my nursing school in NY, there may be differences in CEU and eligibility requirements in Florida. I know that my NY nursing school will meet NY eligibility for NCLEX but what about Florida? So maybe I should get a NY license and have it transferred to Florida. How long will that take? I want to avoid doing this because it sounds like a lot of paperwork and possible delays.

Has anyone done this before? Please help. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!


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from ditacy81
Old Apr 08, 2009, 09:50 PM

Default Re: Anyone from another state taking NCLEX in FL for licensure?
Hey!! I am graduating in May from an accelerated program in St. Louis. I'm from Florida so now I have to hurry up to get these CEUs in to count for the NCLEX exam.
I think you should take it in Florida. I say this because not only will you pay for the NY licensing fees but when you decide to come to FL, you'll have to pay an additional amount for reciprocity/endorsement. So why waste the money?!
Go to the Board of Nursing for florida website and it'll explain alot.
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from ADtoRN
Old Apr 11, 2009, 10:57 PM

Default Re: Anyone from another state taking NCLEX in FL for licensure?
Thanks for the advice, ditacy81!

From what I understand, I can't send in my FL application until I take the required Prevention of Medical Errors CEU course. That's the only one we need to take so far, right? After we send in the application or apply online, then we register at Pearson and wait for our ATT?

I went to RN.com and saw their link for Florida's required Prevention of Medical Errors course but how would I know this is the right one?

What step are you up to?
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