RN in more than one state

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If I get licensed in a different state by endorsement, (neither are NLC states) will I lose my ability to practice in my home state?

i may relocate to second state but don't want to lose license in home state. Thank you!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

As long as you keep your home state licensure active by paying the renewal fees and completing any applicable CEUs, you will not lose the ability to practice there.

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Specializes in L&D.

You can certainly have licenses in different states. I have mine in Nebraska and Minnesota. However, I lost my multi-state license for Iowa (in Nebraska, when I was licensed and declared my home state of Nebraska, I could work in Iowa too) when I declared my home state of Minnesota. So, you could lose your dual-state license if your state does that. It wasn't a big deal to me, though.

Just pay the fees and keep up with your CEU's and you're golden.

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You will still have your RN license in your home state! You just have to renew both licenses when it comes time if you want both to be active.

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