Moving to GA soon-need license advice

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Hi,

I am in need of some advice. I am currently an RN in Kentucky but will be moving to Georgia for my husband's job later this year. I won't be working right away (probably not for a year at least) and I needed advice on how to apply for a license. Should I wait until my Ky license expires (Oct.) to apply for a Ga license or should I apply as soon as I move even though I won't be working or looking for a job? I looked at the Ga BON website but there wasn't any way to email them my questions. Also, it didn't look like there were any continuing education requirements either, is this correct?

Last, and this may be a stupid question, but if I'm not going to be working can I just keep renewing my Ky license (even though I won't be living there anymore), just to keep it active-I don't want it to expire, until I'm ready to work then apply for a Ga license?

I've tried researching all of these questions on both Ky and Ga board of nursing websites but I can't find any clear answers. Thanks in advance for your help!

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I'd keep the Ky license no matter what... As far as the Ga license it is up to you. Just make sure you have it prior to applying for a job.

I have a compact license that I will keep even though I'm moving to Ga and now have a license there.

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Thank you for your reply! I will definitely keep my Ky one because hopefully we'll be moving back here eventually.

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When applying for jobs it is always better to have a "license in hand". It makes you more competitive. Best wishes!

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