:monkeydance: Odd question I know but this topic was brought to my attention when I was asked where I would be taking my NCLEX since I am moving out of state right after graduation. I am leaving Minnesota and moving to California. Is there any case where a license from one state might "look" better then the other? For example - perhaps a MN license might stand out if one were going into chem dep nursing?
Or - another concern I have is complaints I hear about Cali BON being so busy and hard to reach. Do I want to answer to them for the rest of my life even if I move back to MN?
Any comments would be very appreciated - perhaps I am just making a mountain out of a molehill here.
Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry, Hospice, Home Health.
Thank you everyone for clarifying this. I wasn't sure how it worked and can now see how I misunderstood the answer the phone agent gave me from the board. I really appreciate all the responses. This is a great venue for such a wide variety of information and exchanges.
traumaRUs, MSN, APRN
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No need to keep other state licenses unless you plan to work in those states. Same as no need to keep LPN license current if you are an RN.