Can I carry a license in 2 different states

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Hi everybody

I was interested in getting a license in PA, but I already hold a NJ license can I carry both? aI am a LPN and I am moving on the border of PA and NJ and figure it would make sense to carry both so I have options. Thank you

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Specializes in cardiac/critical care/ informatics.

you can have licenses in as many states as you want.

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You can maintain as many licenses as you care to pay the renewal fees for.

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Thank you all for the quick replies. DO I apply for licensure by endorsement or is there some other application. I wasn't sure if when I applied for the PA license if it would transfer crossing out my NJ license or if it would just ad on the PA license and I would have 2.

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Specializes in LTC, Memory loss, PDN.

You would have two licenses.

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Specializes in LTC, Memory loss, PDN.

State certificates do not transfer. For instance, while working in Indiana, I needed an Indiana certificate to administer PPD tests, while working in Ohio, I needed an Ohio IV certificate.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I carry LVN/LPN licenses in 3 different states: California, Texas, and Oklahoma. My California license is delinquent simply because I have not lived there in nearly 4 years and, therefore, do not wish to pay the fees that would keep it active.

Since my initial licensure is from California, I endorsed this license into Texas 3 years ago. I also endorsed into Oklahoma several months ago. My licenses in Texas and Oklahoma are active.

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