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I have been lucky enough to not only get an interview but also get a verbal offer for employment at a local federal hospital. I am trying to make sure all my ducks are in a row but do have one dilemma in that I need to change my primary residency for my compact nursing license. I am unable to claim my former state as primary and need to change it to where I am now. Will they (federal) still process my application with a temporary license or would it be on hold until that is processed? I have no restrictions on license and no issues currently or in the past. (Obviously I am going to ask them about that but it is late so..... I am asking here).

Thanks in advance for the advice.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Federal jobs usually require a license in any state not a compact or specific state.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Yep, as long as you have a valid license somewhere, you are good to go. Double check with your personnel office, but you shouldn't worry.

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I forgot to put in there that the reason I needed the license for the state I am in is because I will still likely working prn in local hospitals. That is where the dilemma stems from, otherwise I think I wouldn't worry at all.

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As already stated, you need to have only ONE valid and unrestricted RN license to gain Federal employment. Which State does not matter; what DOES matter is that there be no restrictions.

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