Can I start applying for jobs yet?

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I passed my nclex and sent the payment for my license card and am still waiting for it in the mail. My question is if I can start applying now or do I have to wait until I get that card? I'm already on the lvn verification website.

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Apply away. Prospective employers verify your license with the Board whether you have the physical license to show them or not. When you get your physical license take it to the HR office to show them, if you have been hired.

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Specializes in Home care, Case Management, Pediatrics.

First of all, congrats on passing the boards! :yeah:I am not sure, but here in NY, after I took my exam and found out I passed about two days later I was offered a couple of jobs and was told to bring my actual license n registration to HR dept once I receive it so that they can make copies since my LPN license was available on the verification website. I accepted one of the offers and will be starting orientation in about 3 weeks.

I was so desperate to work that I started applying and even had interviews to jobs b4 even taking the test. (of course I did have several employer rejection calls in response to my resumes telling me I needed a year experience or needed to take NCLEX first) but my perseverance paid off...

I guess there really is a nursing shortage. I say give it a go and Good luck on your job search!

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