Transfering my RN license from MA to RI, now or later???

U.S.A. Massachusetts

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Specializes in pediatric.

Hey all, I am going to need your help because I am stuck at a crossroads, and I don't really know what to do! :confused:

I am a new grad RN (May 2009) with only MA license. I applied for a New Grad Program at Hasbrow Children's Hospital in Providence, RI. I didn't apply to transfer my license yet, and I don't know if I should do it now....or wait until I even get an interview? I don't see any sence in paying $130.00 to get a license in Rhode Island if I don't even end up getting an interview. (cuz frankly-i'm broke now after paying all these student loans off)

But then again, I don't want them to throw my application to the side because I am NOT licensed to practice in the state of Rhode Island. Even if I do apply to transfer my license now, it would be too late, because my application has already been submitted.

What do you think I should do? I feel like if I call the HR department, I am going to get the run-around and they will just send me to a voicemail or answering machine...

I know there are a lot of intelligence nurses out there...help me!! What do you think I should do? Because I would really love to land this job. Sure it is an hour commute, but I think it will be worth every minute of my time. :D

Thank you my fellow RNs!!

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Specializes in Sub-Acute/Psychiatric/Detox.

To be honest with you. The RI nursing job requires a RI Nursing license. If the computer reader or human is reading this application you could be the best candidate for the job.

One thing your not licensed in RI. Why? (besides money). So if Nurse A is ready Licensed and your not. Then your not qualified.

Its easier for them to move on to the next application. Plus if your not licensed in RI they might not think your serious enough for the job.

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Hospitals are v. familiar with people applying and interviewing for positions before they're licensed in the state. That, by itself, shouldn't be a problem. If you know that you're only interested in this one position in RI, I wouldn't bother to get licensed until you know whether you're going to get the job. However, if you're going to start job-hunting in RI in a larger sense, I would go ahead and apply for the license -- and then you can tell potential employers that you're in the process of getting licensed, and will have a license soon.

On the other hand, if the New Grad Program starts on a specific date (as many do), you need to look at whether you have time to get licensed by that date if you do get the position. Some states take quite a while to process paperwork and issue a license, even though it's a "done deal" that they're going to issue the license.

Good luck! :balloons:

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