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Mar 07, 2009 08:25 PM

Applying for out of state jobs as a new grad


okay so here is my question, I graduated with a BSN in December and now have a CA license but am still having zero luck landing even an interview in the bay area. I understand its a tough job market and am totally up for relocating.Maybe I am being too picky but I would really prefer to stay in the northwest, however when I go to apply for jobs in Oregon, Washington etc they all say you are required to have a valid license in that state. So anyone have any tips on how to get in as an out of state applicant? I can't really afford to go and get licensed in three states and I guess after all the rejection out here I am a little wary of pinning all my hopes on just one location. Just frustrated and looking for any advice...thanks again


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Old Mar 07, 2009, 09:01 PM

Default Re: Applying for out of state jobs as a new grad
IMO, I would continue to apply for positions that intrest you in your state and others. I would not seek licensure in any other state until at least you have had an interview. I recently moved from one state to another and did not get my new states license until I had a position lined up. As long as you have a temporary license on day one of work, you should be ok. It took about 2 weeks to get my temporary license and my regular license followed in another 6 or so weeks. I think I paid a $10 fee for the temporary license.
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Old Mar 07, 2009, 10:19 PM

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I was just hired for an out-of-state position and it requires that state license, however. They didn't required that I had it for the interview. During the interview, I stressed that the decision to move to that state had already been made. I think the hospitals required that you have that state license, but now until you're employed not for the interview.
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Old Mar 07, 2009, 10:46 PM
Updated Mar 07, 2009 at 10:48 PM by Not_A_Hat_Person

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I interviewed for RN jobs in 4 different states. The first question anyone asked me was "Have you passed the NCLEX?" In MA, you're not a nurse until you have a license. Things were much easier after I passed the NCLEX.

I got a job in Vermont. As far as I know, getting a 90-day temporary license is a matter of going to Montpelier with a completed application, $150, and a copy of my RN license. I guess I'll find out Monday.
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Old Mar 08, 2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Not_A_Hat_Person View Post
I interviewed for RN jobs in 4 different states. The first question anyone asked me was "Have you passed the NCLEX?" In MA, you're not a nurse until you have a license. Things were much easier after I passed the NCLEX.

I got a job in Vermont. As far as I know, getting a 90-day temporary license is a matter of going to Montpelier with a completed application, $150, and a copy of my RN license. I guess I'll find out Monday.
Could you report back to us what happens? Vermont is one state I'm thinking of.
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from BabyLady
Old Mar 08, 2009, 04:41 PM

Default Re: Applying for out of state jobs as a new grad
Most jobs have the following disclosure worded something like, "Must have a valid (insert state name here) RN license, or eligible."

Keyword is eligible.
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