Applying for NJ License

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In New Jersey, do you have to apply for a temporary license before you take the NCLEX like in PA? Thanks

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Specializes in Nephro, ICU, LTC and counting.
in new jersey, do you have to apply for a temporary license before you take the nclex like in pa? thanks

nj does not issue a temporary license.

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

Correct, no temp permit.

See NJ Nursing: Board of Nsg, Schools, Nsg Assoc, NCLEX scores, License info etc for license info.

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Thanks! SO what are new grad allowed to do before they take the NCLEX?

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nothing. they can't work till they pass nclex

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Has anyone heard of the "transitional nurse" they have at Virtua?

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Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.
nothing. they can't work till they pass nclex

Not true, many facilities offer graduate nurse positions. Basically you work under a nurse doing nursing duities (with exceptions) until you pass NCLEX. You also don't make as much as a nurse, but you still make decent money.

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can you have a license in more than one state. or once you get one and say your moving out of state do you have to surrender that states license and apply for the one your going to?? just curious.

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Specializes in CVICU, Transplant ICU, CCRN.
can you have a license in more than one state. or once you get one and say your moving out of state do you have to surrender that states license and apply for the one your going to?? just curious.

To answer your question best. I have a license in FL, NJ, and OH. Just renew your licenses on time. You can be licensed in all 50 states at the same time.

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oh ok cool. thanks for the info

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Specializes in Orthopedics/Med-Surg, LDRP.

I've never heard of hospitals hiring without a liscense unless it's in an extern position and under the supervision of an RN. However it's not all the "nursing" duties, but more of what an LPN or tech would do.

And if you get a liscense in one state, you can apply for reciprocity of any other state you want. You just have to go through their application process. I plan on applying for reciprocity in PA and NC.

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so if i have a license in PA and want a jersey license, i dont have to take NJ's NCLEX right?? just register for it?

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