If I graduate from nursing school in Ohio can I be licensed in Georgia?

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Greetings. I am considering an accelerated generalized MSN program in Cincinnati, and was wondering if I could move back home and work as a nurse in Georgia after graduation?

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You will need a GA nursing license to practice in GA. If you intend to move to GA, it would be wise to apply for your initial license from GA.

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.

Sure. After graduation I moved to another state and took the NCLEX there. My school's state is a compact state, and my now-home state is not, but it wasn't difficult at all. The NCLEX is a national exam, not a state specific one.

I was able to find all of the how-to info on my state BON's website

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Specializes in Pedi.

So long as your program meets all of Georgia's requirements for licensure, you can attend school wherever you please. You simply submit your application for initial licensure to the Georgia BoN when you apply to take NCLEX. You can physically take NCLEX in whatever state you please.

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