How do I get an additional nursing license in another state (OR to WA)?

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I have my RN license in the state of Oregon, but would like to be licensed in the state of Washington, so that I have more job options. Has anyone done this? What was your experience? From looking on the Washington State Health Department webpage, I am unsure due to some terms such as "endorsement" as well as the fact that they speak of the NCLEX as if I haven't already taken it (I passed last year)?

Any experience/guidance would be much appreciated:)

I had to go through NURSYS to have Oregon send Washington my transcripts and license info.  I had to pay Washington DOH for their license. - then I waited for the email about the background check/fingerprinting (took about a week) and now I've paid the fingerprint fee (@ $35 if you mail it in and $50 to go to Washington and get the digital scan there) - my appointment for the fingerprint scan is next week.

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2 minutes ago, StudentRN56 said:

I had to go through NURSYS to have Oregon send Washington my transcripts and license info.  I had to pay Washington DOH for their license. - then I waited for the email about the background check/fingerprinting (took about a week) and now I've paid the fingerprint fee (@ $35 if you mail it in and $50 to go to Washington and get the digital scan there) - my appointment for the fingerprint scan is next week.

Do you have to wait for a license number for to utilize nursys? Do they request your transcripts when you sign up? I’ve been trying to get info abt nursys. I thought I could at least start the process so when I get my license everything will be in place. 

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11 minutes ago, Hope2banurse1 said:

Are you trying to get a job there or just in case? 

Ooops, missed that last part - I was hired by a pediatric home care company on both sides of the river.  They have patients in Vancouver but not in Portland yet, so I am getting the Washington endorsement.

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4 minutes ago, StudentRN56 said:

Ooops, missed that last part - I was hired by a pediatric home care company on both sides of the river.  They have patients in Vancouver but not in Portland yet, so I am getting the Washington endorsement.

Oh wow congrats! 

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3 minutes ago, Hope2banurse1 said:

Do you have to wait for a license number for to utilize nursys? Do they request your transcripts when you sign up? I’ve been trying to get info abt nursys. I thought I could at least start the process so when I get my license everything will be in place. 

I already had my Oregon license number - so yes, you need a license number from one state before using nursys.  Honestly, I don't remember if I did nursys first or the state of Washington part first - I did them on the same day...

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1 minute ago, StudentRN56 said:

And no, neither Washington nor nursys, requested transcripts.  Just having an active license in the one state was all that was required.

 

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5 minutes ago, StudentRN56 said:

I already had my Oregon license number - so yes, you need a license number from one state before using nursys.  Honestly, I don't remember if I did nursys first or the state of Washington part first - I did them on the same day...

 

1 minute ago, StudentRN56 said:

 

And no, neither Washington nor nursys, requested transcripts.  Just having an active license in the one state was all that was required.

Thanks for answering all my questions. I really wanna move to WA, so I’m just trying to get an application in so whether I pass or not, at least I’m already in their system. 

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2 minutes ago, Hope2banurse1 said:

 

Thanks for answering all my questions. I really wanna move to WA, so I’m just trying to get an application in so whether I pass or not, at least I’m already in their system. 

No problem!  Glad to help ?

I wish I was able to move there because they have some great residency opening through Providence.  Spokane is enticing to us but my husband has a great job here - so here is where I'm looking...

Good luck on the NCLEX and the job hunt!  

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7 minutes ago, StudentRN56 said:

No problem!  Glad to help ?

I wish I was able to move there because they have some great residency opening through Providence.  Spokane is enticing to us but my husband has a great job here - so here is where I'm looking...

Good luck on the NCLEX and the job hunt!  

Idky I've always wanted to move there. They really do! I was also looking into Spokane. They suspended their residency program at a hospital I had applied to. I was already under consideration and was waiting to be contacted to schedule an interview and they cancelled it. Thank you, hoping first time’s the charm for NCLEX. Good luck to you. 

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On 10/23/2020 at 12:14 PM, StudentRN56 said:

No problem!  Glad to help ?

I wish I was able to move there because they have some great residency opening through Providence.  Spokane is enticing to us but my husband has a great job here - so here is where I'm looking...

Good luck on the NCLEX and the job hunt!  

Hey, have you gotten at least your temp wa license yet? Or are they still behind? 

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13 minutes ago, Hope2banurse1 said:

Hey, have you gotten at least your temp wa license yet? Or are they still behind? 

I got my "pending" license number right away - as soon as Nursys sent Washington the info and I applied for the Washington endorsement.  I opted to go to Washington to have my fingerprints done, instead of sending them in and I had my fingerprints done in Vancouver last Tuesday (today is Tuesday) - it was the earliest appointment I could get.  It was a week out from when I made the appointment.  My license still shows as pending...I've been checking every couple days.

Just now, StudentRN56 said:

I got my "pending" license number right away - as soon as Nursys sent Washington the info and I applied for the Washington endorsement.  I opted to go to Washington to have my fingerprints done, instead of sending them in and I had my fingerprints done in Vancouver last Tuesday (today is Tuesday) - it was the earliest appointment I could get.  It was a week out from when I made the appointment.  My license still shows as pending...I've been checking every couple days.

FYI, I applied for the license on 10/8 

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52 minutes ago, StudentRN56 said:

I got my "pending" license number right away - as soon as Nursys sent Washington the info and I applied for the Washington endorsement.  I opted to go to Washington to have my fingerprints done, instead of sending them in and I had my fingerprints done in Vancouver last Tuesday (today is Tuesday) - it was the earliest appointment I could get.  It was a week out from when I made the appointment.  My license still shows as pending...I've been checking every couple days.

FYI, I applied for the license on 10/8 

OK so hypothetically you can practice with that? 

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