Help - How can I do? " Change to another state' RN license"

[Shaw-way RN]

hello everyone,

if in the future, i need relocate, how do i do for change to other state rn license,?have any chance i can get "the license" - i can use for every state?

could you give more information?

thanks so much.:redbeathe

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

There is no license you can use for any state, each has their own requirements and you need to meet them. Usually you are endorsing your license but some states like NY require a foreign trained nurse to complete CVS even when endorsing so all depends on the state

[Shaw-way RN]

Hello Silverdragon,

Thanks a lot.

Could you teach me what does "CVS" mean?

Thank you.:redbeathe

[suzanne4, RN]

CVS is strictly for NY and is not used for any other state. It is a service that is provided by CGFNS and for foreign graduates that wish to work in NY.

What you are speaking of is the Compact License that is valid for the states that are part of the Pact. But if you are moving, then the compact part of the license becomes null and void as well and would only be valid specifically for the state where it was issued.

You will need to obtain a license for each and every state, and if you are foreign trained you will also need to meet the additional requirements that the new state will require.

You will also be keeping the license in the state that issued it to you until it expires if you do not renew it. You just need to use the License by Endorsement application for the new state.

[Shaw-way RN]

Dear suzanne4,

Thanks for your detail infomation.:redbeathe

Shaw-way.