Ga Board of Nurses by Endorsement questions & Frustrations

U.S.A. Georgia

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Hi, just wanted to vent first. I am trying to transfer my license to Ga. Every time I call them with a question, I am put on hold from 30min to an hour. I'm trying to get my questions organized so I don't need to call them back but Grrrrr.... Just had a few more questions and have been on hold for 50 minutes so far.

My question... If my current state participates in Nursys do I need to send that paperwork to my state that they require (proving you are licensed... Sending it to the state where you are licensed)? Should I turn my application in before I register for the website to get fingerprinted? The lady u talked with at cogentin or whatever it's called said usually you get your app in first bc fingerprints only last for 30 days. What else should I print with my application? Marriage license? I recently got married. Nursing license, social security card, and drivers license. This is a big head ache. Thanks for your help.

Specializes in GI Surgery Step-down.

I called to GA BoN and someone answer me my call straight. She said it takes about 25-30 day but if your documents all complete w/o missing document, it's possible may even take 2 week .. I spoke w registrar office today and they told me that I can get my transcript mid January. My orientation start jan 26 but they will allow me some time till get my license w a lower salary :/

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Can anybody please tell me how to transfer Alabama LPN license to Georgia??!!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
Can anybody please tell me how to transfer Alabama LPN license to Georgia??!!

Go to the Board of Nursing website and find instructions for licensure by endorsement.

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

I am trying to endorse my license from Texas but I just got an email stating 1) that my transcripts do not reflect a graduation date nor the type of degree I received. Well, I'm a diploma student so I didn't get a "degree". Also, my fingerprints were rejected (I figured they would be because my cousin's were rejected twice and she warned me that they would probably be rejected. I have 2 more sets to send so I'm going to send them both but I'm wondering if I have to pay the $60 fee to Cogent AGAIN.

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Specializes in GI Surgery Step-down.

I don't think so y will need to pay again to cogent since the fingerprint card did not work out. I'd suggest you to send them asap other fp card and let see ! If they need $ they will give you a call.

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I'm having the same problem when I try to register for my finger prints/background it keeps telling me it needs a verification code! Is this supposed to be the same thing as the ORI/OAC?? Maybe I'm over looking it Bc I'm getting really stressed t

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Specializes in GI Surgery Step-down.

The verification code is just numbers wthout letters at the beginning. Pls look on board website there is an instruction how to register cogent

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Specializes in CTICU/CVICU.

OMG..I am STILL waiting! I sent my application in the 3rd week of December - had 2 sets of fingerprints rejected and still waiting for my name search to go through by the FBI! I start work 2/23 and am not sure if I'll have this in time...so annoying!

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I am so sorry to hear that you're having trouble with them. I thankfully just finished with all the application process and will be testing with pearson soon.

Try telling them that you have a lot waiting on this or ask how can you speed up the process.

Hope this all resolves soon!

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Hello everyone, I'm new here and trying to endorse to Georgia hopefully someone can help. I am about to get my fingerprints done in my state and don't know how to fill out the card. Are there directions for this available somewhere. The Georgia Board just sent me the fingerprint cards with no instructions. Also where do I mail it in? To the boards or to GAPS. Any help would be really appreciated.

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

Did you look on the BON website? There are instructions linked from their applications and forms page: Download Forms

The instructions are step-by-step. Good luck!

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Specializes in Peds Med/Surg; Peds Skilled Nursing.

I just got my GA license endorsement today. I felt it was tedious but fairly quick process (less than 2 weeks).

Make sure your register on GAPS website first then go for fingerprinting. Write the registration number on the back of the card, then mail the fingerprint card and your receipt to GAPS in Ohio. Good luck!!!

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