How long does it typically take to get a NYS RN license by endorsement?

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I'm moving from New England to New York state. It took about a month for me to apply for and receive my RN licenses in Vermont and New Hampshire (both by endorsement). How long does this typically take with New York?

I don't have a job (yet, hoping to get one in the capitol area), but it just makes sense to get started now.

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Specializes in NICU.

did you try calling the board of nursing for new york state? they could give you the best advice.

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I was endorsed 4 days after NY received my paperwork.

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I want an endorsement too from NY...I will be sending in my papers next week.

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i have nj license. applied for it 6/28 and just got it 7/28... well they cleared my check on 7/2

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It all depends upon how soon they get all the necessary paperwork. As soon as they get all the paperwork, they will endorse the license. Mine took about 2 months because I had to send some of the paperwork twice because the board mentioned that they never received them.

Good Luck!!

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Cjthegreat, it only took 4 days for NY to endorse the license!? Is that typically of NY? I'm debating about whether or not to take my boards in NJ or NY state first. I live on the border and I hear NJ takes a lot longer to endorse licenses than NY so I'm thinking I'm better off applying first in NJ and then getting endorsed in NY. The job market stinks in both areas right now and NY looks a little better than North Jersey. Any advice? Thanks.

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Specializes in Corrections/psych.

I called NY board of nursing and they have a message that says "please allow 10 WEEKS" before inquiring about your endorsement!!! They also needed my info from my California license. California says "please allow at lease 6 WEEKS". Do the math...that's 4 MONTHS...just process some paper work.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Do you have to complete the child abuse class? I think there was another one or maybe just that one but I am guessing you have to complete it also. It really doesn't say on the website for endorsement if you have to complete or not.

Thanks!!

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