? FL RN License null and void...

[CBRN]

I have decided to go back into nursing after 10 years only to find out that my FL license expired and became null and void. FL says that I will have to retake NCLEX. Has anyone ever had to do this, or heard of anyone who has?

I wanted to apply for endorsement in NC, and it states on their website that "If the license has not been current within the past five years in another state, evidence of completion of a NC Board of Nursing approved refresher course must be submitted before the endorsement process can begin." It also says that I must have an unencumbered license in all jurisdictions in which a license is or has been held.

So, my biggest question is can I apply for a NC License or not? Florida has no idea, and the person in NC is out until Thursday....

[RNPATL, DNP, RN]

I have decided to go back into nursing after 10 years only to find out that my FL license expired and became null and void. FL says that I will have to retake NCLEX. Has anyone ever had to do this, or heard of anyone who has?

I wanted to apply for endorsement in NC, and it states on their website that "If the license has not been current within the past five years in another state, evidence of completion of a NC Board of Nursing approved refresher course must be submitted before the endorsement process can begin." It also says that I must have an unencumbered license in all jurisdictions in which a license is or has been held.

So, my biggest question is can I apply for a NC License or not? Florida has no idea, and the person in NC is out until Thursday....

Whether or not you can get your NC license without having to take the board aside, I think it is a great idea to take a refresher course, especially if you are looking to get back into nursing after being away for 10 years.

If I recall correctly, I think a nurse I knew did get her NC license through endorsement with an expired license in Texas or perhaps it was Arkansas. I am not totally sure, but think the refresher is certianly the way to start ... good luck.

[dazzle256]

Whether or not you can get your NC license without having to take the board aside, I think it is a great idea to take a refresher course, especially if you are looking to get back into nursing after being away for 10 years.

If I recall correctly, I think a nurse I knew did get her NC license through endorsement with an expired license in Texas or perhaps it was Arkansas. I am not totally sure, but think the refresher is certianly the way to start ... good luck.

I was under the impression that after 5 years you had to take a refresher course. I'm not sure if thats correct or not but I'm with you a good idea to do so. So much has changed in 10 years. I spoke to a nurse the other day that was out only 5 years and can't believe the changes. I guess when your working in the field and the changes happen gradually its not as noticeable.