License by Endorsement in GA, How long did it take?

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i was just wondering if anyone has got there rn license transfer to georgia, by endorsement, recently.

how long did they take to issue you a license?

on the application it states 15 business day but i called gabon, and they said, 15 days to process and up to an 30 additional days to get license issued.:uhoh3: i was hoping it wouldn't take this long and that there are people out there who had shorter wait times.

GABON, they have different requirements for LPN & RN. I just go my RN last month, was a new qrad and they didn't required clinical/work hours,ONLY if you are a new grad. BUT, I got my license through SC first then I applied for endorsement through GA.

When I got I finished with LPN school, back in 2006, I applied through GABON to take my license there because I was planning on moving to GA from SC. They denied me because my school clinical hours didn't match up with theirs. Soooo what I had to do to get around it is first take the nclex-pn through the state of SC, then after I passed, applied for endorsement throught GA and they accepted it and got my license throught GA.

So if your are a new grad coming form any other states its best to apply through your home state first, then endorse through GA because if not you would have a hard time getting a license with them.

Hello,

I know that it has been a year since this post but I find myself in a similar situation.

I took the NCLEX on June 4 in Georgia and failed. Now I am wondering if I should re-take it in another state and endorse my license in GA, OR, just wait the 90 day period.

I have a potential job lined up that will start mid-August. It's a RN Residency so they may be more flexible with the time but I just dont know.

It seems like licensure by endorsement in GA takes forever and it may just be a good idea to wait.

If anyone has some good advice please let me know. Thanks.

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I am also curious what is going on these days and how loing it takes. I have my NCLEX scheduled in my home state in mid July and would need to be recognized in GA by August. It doesnt seem like this is going to work out. Ugh.

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Can I jump in here with a lengthy vent?

Plus, there is a method to my madness. You know how it is when you stare at a problem so long, you cannot seem to find the solution? That is how it has been for me, and I would greatly appreciate ANY ideas! :idea:

Last year, my first mistake was deciding to move to Georgia to be closer to family without having my GA license in hand. I applied for licensure by endorsement and waited and waited and waited. Four months of still pending and getting run-around answers, I left and went to work in another state. (I have had a compact license for over three years.)

The time has come again to try to go back to Georgia because that what makes the most sense. I want to be closer to my family for my kids sake.

I found out from the GBON my license is still pending because I did not graduate as an LPN. The program I was in was an ADN program and after one year, you received a Certificate of Nursing which allowed you to sit for the boards and become licensed. I did all that and have worked as an LPN since, but it's not good enough for Georgia. Their solution, go back to school and get a diploma. I found out this morning that since it's been so long since I went to school, I would have to repeat the entire thing!! I do not have the time, money nor stamia for something like that.

I'm frustrated and out of ideas. :crying2:

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

OMG!!! our school had the same option over a year ago but dropped it because we never came back (I wonder why!!:p) I am so glad I never took that option.

SO I guess moving closer to family is out of the question huh......

Can I jump in here with a lengthy vent?

Plus, there is a method to my madness. You know how it is when you stare at a problem so long, you cannot seem to find the solution? That is how it has been for me, and I would greatly appreciate ANY ideas! :idea:

Last year, my first mistake was deciding to move to Georgia to be closer to family without having my GA license in hand. I applied for licensure by endorsement and waited and waited and waited. Four months of still pending and getting run-around answers, I left and went to work in another state. (I have had a compact license for over three years.)

The time has come again to try to go back to Georgia because that what makes the most sense. I want to be closer to my family for my kids sake.

I found out from the GBON my license is still pending because I did not graduate as an LPN. The program I was in was an ADN program and after one year, you received a Certificate of Nursing which allowed you to sit for the boards and become licensed. I did all that and have worked as an LPN since, but it's not good enough for Georgia. Their solution, go back to school and get a diploma. I found out this morning that since it's been so long since I went to school, I would have to repeat the entire thing!! I do not have the time, money nor stamia for something like that.

I'm frustrated and out of ideas. :crying2:

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well when I sent ALL my paperwork in February, I got my license in May....

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Specializes in Alzheimers, LTC, SNF, Home Health.

After mailing in my application and supporting documentation it took them a week to respond. My former employer screwed up my paperwork and checked the box saying I wasn't required to have a license to work for them. Ugh. Needless to say it took six weeks to sort that out.

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I am very frustrated by this process. It says 15 days on the website, when I called I was told "sometimes they dont even open the mail for 15 days" and to give it 8 weeks. Meanwhile the job I want requires it sooner than that, so I went all the way to Georgia for interviews, fingerprints, and paid all of these fees for nothing. I am so frustrated. I REALLY want this job! :( But it is super competative so there is no way they are going to wait on me. Too many others willing to grab the spot.

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Got GA RN license by endorsement in 2 business days. Sent application by priority mail last Wednesday, was received Friday, and received notification of licensure yesterday (Tuesday).

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Hey, yall! I am not sure if any of you know the answer to this or even a better place to post this perhaps, but I'll give it a shot. I am currently waiting on the whole process of license by endorsement in GA. I graduated in May 2009 and got a BSN in SC and have found no job. I am curious about this re-entry program that the paperwork discussed for the GA license for people with less than six months experience. Does anyone know what this is like? How detailed it is? How long it is? If you get paid during that time? I'd really actually love a detailed review of stuff considering how long I've now been out of school, but I know most people probably prefer it be brief. Anyway, thank you to anyone able and willing to help! Rbird, that's AWESOME your license got processed so quickly! I am even having trouble with SC sending my stuff to GA. *sigh*

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Sent my app in on Tues., Aug. 30th recieved email on Fri. Sept 2nd it was recieved (FYI sent it by UPS ground gaurantee to be there next day - only $7). Got my license today :) Not bad considering holiday weekend. Now to get a job!

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I have been waiting since the 1st week of August, the website states they received my application on August 17 and it is now it is Sept 24 and still pending on there website and when you call the people are so unhelpful and I am still waiting on a return call from someone at the Board. They are saying they didn't receive my verification from Texas and we are online with NURSYS the verification is immediate after you pay the $30 dollars (I did that on August 15). I have a job and can't start because I have no license, I will be a homeless nurse in Georgia before long. Who can I complain to I am so frustrated.

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https://secure.sos.state.ga.us/PLB_AppStatus/ try this website it will bring up a check list and maybe it will tell you what they are waiting on. I did the nursys before I sent in the application and sent in the reciept with the app. hope this helps :(
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