Switching from a MD license to a DC license

U.S.A. Washington DC

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I have an issue...I applied to be licensed in MD, everything went through and I am waiting to take the NCLEX in a week. However, I was just offered a position in DC. I am wondering how would I go about switcing over to a DC license. Should I just wait until after I have passed the NCLEX next week (fingers crossed)? Is that what applying for endorsement means?:nurse:

OMG!!! I hate MBON. Why couldn't they just submit your name to Nursys the same time they did ours? Have you talked to WHC about your situation?

Ashnem Im in the same situation as you with needing my license switched over ASAP after taking the NCLEX next week. I test on 2/2 and need a DC license by 2/15. I called the DC BON and I was told that we would need to be re-fingerprinted in DC (waste of money, I know). The total cost for endorsment in DC will cost $310 which includes $30 fee to use an online verification system. They will issue us a temporary license that will alow us to work until the results of our background check come through. Hope this helped somewhat.

how did you et your temporary license I need one by april 16 is it too late for me?

Go to the DCBON. Everything is better to do in person.

Most time if you get everything done on that day, they can give you a temp license the same day you go there.

Since you guys have gone through this process I think you might be able to give me some insight into what I'm about to go through. I'm currently in Charleston, SC and I'm taking my NCLEX in AUGUST. My husband lives in National Harbor, MD and I will be moving up there in August. I'm trying to figure out if I should go ahead and take it herein SC since it is part of the compact states (so I can work in VA/MD) or should I sign up to take it in DC? I'm going to be living in MD but who knows where I will be working. Any suggestions on what I should do, speaking from experience...

Lindsey

Specializes in Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care.

I'd advise seeing if you can take it in Maryland. Since you'll have to apply to Maryland within 10 or 30 days of moving there anyhow, and you won't be using it in SC. The "Compact State" license is only a "compact" license if you live in the state it is issued (IE live in SC with their license or live in MD with that one), otherwise the license is only good in that particular state. I don't, on the other hand, know anything about how to get licensed in MD through NCLEX, as I got mine through endorsement.

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