RN Licensure

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What is the procedure for getting a license after you graduate.? I live in PA Do they have you do a background check? I know I had to do a background check for clinical but do they make you do another one for licensure and do you have to pay for it?

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

yes you have to be fingerprinted and the BON does and extensive FBI check . your school must submt your school transcripts to th BON and everything must be in order before they issue you a ati to take boards. yes you have to pay for the fingerprints.

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Specializes in SRNA.

Not all states require fingerprinting for licensure. Check with your Board of Nursing to see what they require. Looking over the PA application, I don't see any requirement to submit fingerprints. Just application, fee, and NCLEX. If you're in school in PA, you don't even need to submit a transcript.

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