How to transfer a NYS RN license to an AZ RN license?

[melissa0728]

I am a nursing student in New York and will be graduating in May. I plan on taking a review class and taking my boards as soon as possible after the class. I plan on moving to Arizona with my fiance towards the end of August/September. I have been looking online for information but it isn't very clear. Does any one know what it would take to transfer my license from NY to an AZ license so I can work in AZ? Also, is there any way to put my NY license on hold while I have my AZ license or will I have to reapply for it if I ever wanted to work in NY? Any info would be helpful. Thank you

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

You can have many state licenses as long as you pay fees and if required CEU's. If you let NY lapse but have worked in another state I don't think you will have any problems when going back to NY but better to check with the NY BON. In regards to getting a license from one state to another just check out endorsing license on their website

[mcleanl]

This is very easy to do. Once you have a license you can contact the BON in the state that you would like to go to. Everything will be online, follow the directions and you'll be set!