Initial APRN license

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Specializes in Assistant Professor, Nephrology, Internal Medicine.

I have a very basic question- I graduate Dec 9th, and hopefully I'll test through the AANP shortly thereafter. I'm wondering if I should fill out my paper application for my APRN license now and submit it and have it just pending until passing my certification.

I'm in Illinois.

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Specializes in Telemetry, ICU, Psych.

I would say yes! In my state, they allow new grads to start the application process and will hold it until thier exam is passed. It may take 2 months to for the fingerprint/background check to be processed. This may be completed while you finish you last semester.

I would check with the Illinois state board of nursing for specifics. Good luck!

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Yes, I did and stayed in contact with the state throughout.

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Specializes in Assistant Professor, Nephrology, Internal Medicine.

Thank you both for the advice!

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Specializes in Outpatient Psychiatry.

Yes.

I worked on my temp lic.

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