Advice from RN's who've moved appreciated!

[ceejRN]

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!

[ceejRN]

Thanks guys! So helpful! And yes, when I do move I'm going to actually call the Ga Bon (which I heard is a pita!) but I wanted some info to go into it with. I will probably turn my Ky license inactive and then work on getting my Georgia one active. Again, thanks so much for everyone's info and advice!

[KeepItRealRN, BSN, RN]

I just got my GA license. Filed the application with all the supporting documents a little less than a month ago. My current job requires me to have licenses in multiple states.

You only need a license in the state you are working. I was originally licensed in Minnesota, I left Minnesota for 16 years and never renewed my Minnesota license. I lived in multiple states during that time being licensed in each one I worked in. When I moved back to MN, getting my license again was no problemo.