Change of address. please help

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I am so confused on the requirements when moving from one comapct state to another. I plan to move from TX to TN. I called TN today and they told me I could apply before establishing an address in TN and that they expect you may not have an adress yet there yet. 

I plan to move in the next 60 days. I have an address there I can use now but am afraid to change my drivers license without having my nursing license squared away 

They said I could get my license there and just change my address to TN once I actually establish residency there. But I have read online that you have to move first and then you have 30 days to practice on your old license. I am worried about there being a lapse in my license or getting in trouble with the BON.

 

I know some laws have changed so maybe I am finding old information online. The BON website explanation  for either state is not clear to me.

 

Pleass help. 

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Does your TX license grant multi-state privileges?

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Yes it is a compact license and so is TN so I can work in either state. My confusion is if I update my address with TX BON It will suspend my TX license in 30days and applying to TN license takes up to 90days. Can I obtain a TN license while still living in TX then update my address with TN and TX when I actually move? That is what TN BON told me but I am finding different information online. 

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As your TX license provides mult-state privileges, you do not need to apply for licensure in TN until after you actually relocate there.  As soon as you do, apply for licensure with the TN BON.  You can work using your TX license while your TN license is being processed.  When your TN license is issued the TX BON will place your TX license in inactive status.

Best wishes.

https://www.NCSBN.org/2018_Moving_Scenarios_Factsheet.pdf

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1 hour ago, chare said:

As your TX license provides mult-state privileges, you do not need to apply for licensure in TN until after you actually relocate there.  As soon as you do, apply for licensure with the TN BON.  You can work using your TX license while your TN license is being processed.  When your TN license is issued the TX BON will place your TX license in inactive status.

Best wishes.

https://www.NCSBN.org/2018_Moving_Scenarios_Factsheet.pdf

Wow thank you! That really broke  it down for me! 

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