Does ATT letter give permission to practice?

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Does the ATT letter give us permission to practice for up to 90 days before we pass our boards or is it a seperatate letter from the board of nursing?

I just got my ATT online from pearson but I was wondering is their a seperate lettering giving me the ok to work til I pass my boards? Thanks!!

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma.

Check with you state BON, I'm not sure if it varies state to state. I'm in FL, and all you need is your ATT to practice as a GN.

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Specializes in Telemetry/Med Surg.

ATT stands for Authorization to Test (or take the NCLEX exam). I would imagine you would have to check with your state BON to see if you are a graduate nurse and eligible to work in a hospital (of course, you'd have to be hired)

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Family Practice.

In Illinois you have to pass your boards before you can practice. Some facilities will start training you with no hands on as far a nursing. Some facilities will let you work as a CNA until you pass boards. Check with your instructor at school. Our school told us what we could and couldn't do prior to passing boards.

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In VA you can practice for up to 90 days. I know that part and I know I am waiting on some letter letting me know my whole application was recieved but I don't know which one I am waiting for. I can't seem to find the information I am looking for on the va bon website either. Thanks ladies

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Specializes in Float.

Varies by state. In TN I was not allowed to practice as a nurse until passing boards. I did still work with my preceptor and start learning charting, did assessments, etc but I was not allowed to do anything invasive or give meds.

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Specializes in NICU Level III.

i know in TX it doesn't. you have to show up on the BON's website under the graduate nurses.

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