How long does it take to receive RN license in NJ?

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I am a Registered Nurse in Florida. I plan on moving from Florida to New Jersey this year. I registered tonight on the NJ BON website, so I could read the application procedure and requirements. I am just wondering how long this process takes? Does it only take a few weeks to receive a NJ RN license? Or does this whole process take several months?

Thank you! That worked.

so how's your checklist?is it complete now?

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It had tons of things that weren't checked off so I called the BON and asked them to walk me through how I can get them checked off. They basically explained that all I was actually missing was board approval and once I get that, everything else would be taken care of. AKA: I had sone everything I could. They gave me the whole speech about how I had applied only a month ago and my application was complete for only about a week so it would be another 2 months, minimum.

Long story short, I drove to Newark that same day and walked out 10 minutes later with my license in hand.

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that's good to know that you have your license now..they are so unbelievable..they keep on telling us that we need to wait for 2-3 months even if we already submitted all the requirements but the reality is they can process it in few mins.!

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I applied for my license by endorsement on August 14th and my license number was issued on September 16th. I did live scan in Newark on September 4th and called the BON about a week later to follow up. I was expecting much worse.

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Hi! I wanna ask if one needs to have an SSN to apply for endorsement in new jersey? Can anyone suggest which state can i apply for endorsement with no SSN needed. Thanks!

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Yes you do now per federal mandate. What state do you wish to live and work? Most states are starting to enforce the federal mandate that one must have a valid SSN to obtain, renew or endorse a professional license. Some states will accept your application but not issue a license until SSN is provided, like FL.

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I am currently licensed in vermont but my license will expire in march 2015 & i cant renew it without ssn. I will have my interview at the embassy by next year & i guess i need to have an active US license during the interview that's why i need to apply for endorsement to have an active license.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I am currently licensed in vermont but my license will expire in march 2015 & i cant renew it without ssn. I will have my interview at the embassy by next year & i guess i need to have an active US license during the interview that's why i need to apply for endorsement to have an active license.

VSC requires proof of NCLEX passing. Is your job or intended state of practice in NJ? If not why waste $350+ fir application and background fees to get a license you don't need? You need an active license for the state where you are intending to work/have a job offer. So having a NJ or VT license but intending to live/work in CA or WA is both costly and useless.

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hi i want to ask something i just submitted my application in NJ BON for my endorsement. i got confused if i had to submit the $62 payment for the fingerprinting together with my application?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
hi who of you here could help me out. i am a registered nurse and planning to endorse my license in new jersey. I submitted the application but they returned it back to me asking for a endorsement state where license was originated. i dont know what they mean with this. I submitted my nursys already. PLEASE SOMEBODY OUT HERE WHO ENDORSED SUCCESSFULLY THEIR LICENSE IN NJ. THANK YOU IN ADVAMCE :)

What US state are you currently holding an active RN license? You can only endorse an existing active license. If for example you only have a nursing license in Brazil you must apply for a nursing license by examination as an internationally educated nurse.

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Mine from VT to NJ - took approx 4 months

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Mine from VT to NJ - took approx 4 months

hi did you process CES? or you just passed the application form directly?

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