Already licensed in DC, VA wants me to retake NCLEX?

U.S.A. Virginia

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Hoping someone can point me in the right direction here.

I have an active license in DC and I work in DC. I am currently trying to get a PRN position in Virginia (I also live in Virginia). When I go to the website to apply and fill in all the info it says my license is pending me passing the nclex/submitting my transcript from college. I've been working as a nurse for five years now. Am I working on the wrong application/website? Or do I actually need to resubmit this stuff?

*side note, in the application there is an area for me to enter current license info which I did*

Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.

Once you have passed NCLEX and hold a current RN license in any state you do not need to retake NCLEX. I wonder if you did not file the licensure by endorsement application, which would have prompted you to submit a copy of your DC license. Either way, the only way you are going to resolve this is to call the BON

Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

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