GA BON License for Endorsement (in-state) 2022

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Hi everyone,

I am a new graduate who just moved to GA a couple of weeks ago. I am a single-state RN licensed from another state and just submitted my license for endorsement application materials this week for the GA Board of Nursing.

My question is what is the typical time frame for getting endorsed in GA especially if you now live in the state? I have not submitted my fingerprint/background yet because the application form states that I have to wait for an approval from the Board after submitting the fingerprint/background application form. Should I wait to hear back from the BON or should I just get my fingerprinting scheduled anyway since I already paid for it and get it done? I have a job lined up as a new grad and I am nervous with the time frame as I have read nightmares in other posts about people's experiences in getting endorsed in GA.

I would like to get some advice, tips and thoughts for those who have gone through this process especially those folks whom relocated recently to the state of GA. Thank you for your feedback!

 

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I’m not sure if you got an answer yet but I hope you went and got it done. That’s what I did I got my finger prints done then send my application. Once they receive my application the next day I got the approval to get fingerprinted which I’m not going to do. I’m still waiting for them to upload all my documents since they just got it on 7/11

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22 minutes ago, PNGrad2001 said:

I’m not sure if you got an answer yet but I hope you went and got it done. That’s what I did I got my finger prints done then send my application. Once they receive my application the next day I got the approval to get fingerprinted which I’m not going to do. I’m still waiting for them to upload all my documents since they just got it on 7/11

I didn't get any response, however I got the fingerprinting email from GA BON 4 days after I've submitted all of my application materials since that is what it says on the application. I finally got my license posted on the website as of this week - and it took about 3 weeks (24 business days) to get everything approved. When I called the GA BON, they said that they are approved during their Board meetings which is why it's important to get all the documents completed before submission. Also some tips - I never bothered checking the status of my application because by the time I logged in to my account, my license got posted and the app status no longer is available. 

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Congratulations on getting your license in GA. I guess they don’t take as long as NY does. I didn’t know they got approved during the board meeting now I guess I have to find out how often they meet. You’re right about getting  all documents completed before submission it would make sense. You’re patient by not checking status LOL I check everyday even today? that’s how I found out they received my check?. 

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