Dual Licenses

Published

i'm a nursing student, i graduate in 9 weeks. i live in nw indiana but go to school in il. i always planned on just getting an il license bc rn's in il make more. however, i want to make myself more marketable and am now wanting to be licensed in both states. i'm not sure how i go about doing it though. an rn i shadowed yesterday in clinical has il/in licenses and told me all i have to do is send in money to get my in license.

[color=#00bfff]who would i send the money to? don't i have to take an exam or something? can i work license pending in in like i can in il?? do i have to wait until i receive my il license? i have a lot of questions!! if anyone can help i'd really appreciate it!!! feel free to pm me also :roll

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ICU.

Yes, you can have a license in both states. First, you need to get your primary or original license in one of the states. Once you have that, you apply for a license by endorsement to the other state--there is some paper work, a fee, and processing time involved. You do not need to take another test--once you pass the NCLEX, you have passed the national test. I am not sure if IN allows you to work with a pending license--google the IN board of nursing for their web site. Good luck!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

thank you!!!:lol2:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion