Just passed my boards! No work yet.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jul 12, 2006

Good luck to you.

I'm not sure what you're asking. Is your license in New York? Either way states have reciprocity where you apply their their BON's to get a license in another state. It's a fairly easy process, but one that just costs money. :)

judie · Jul 13, 2006

Hi Thanks for your response. Yes It is in New York that I have my license, it is how I apply for reciprocity in Ct. that I'm not really sure about. I have another question- I have a offer to assist with a lady who is a quadrapeligic to her sons wedding, the family wants me to go to a New York Hospital for spinal injuries ( where she is recuperating)for 2 days to train so i can learn about her level of care. Does anyone know if I can use those hours towards the hours I need and if so how do I go about it? Hope that made sense. Thanks Judie

suebird3 · Jul 13, 2006

Welcome to allnurses.com! I moved your post to the CT State Forum for more responses. Have you tried the CT BON? Try this link: https://allnurses.com/forums/boards-of-nursing.php .

Suebird :)

catlady, BSN, RN · Jul 14, 2006

I've had a CT license for years, which I got by endorsement, and I've never heard of such a thing. What 1500 hours?

powernurse · Oct 19, 2006

You have received some false information. :nono: There is no requirement regarding hours at all. :nono: In order to be eligible for Connecticut registered nurse license based on an out of state license, an applicant must arrange for the submission of the following documentation directly from the source: :nurse:

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mandykal, ADN, RN · Oct 26, 2006

Hello! I just passed my boards, I took the test Thurs. July 6, 2006.Been busy pounding the pavement looking for work surprised and excited at all the responses. I have a little problem now though I got my education in New York and live in Ct. I have to have 1500 hours to work in Ct. In New York only 1000 are required I plan on working in New York but would eventually like to move back to Ct. does anyone know the procedure I have to go through if I were to come back to Ct. Thanks for your help:balloons: Judie

Well, the first question I asked myself was are you an LPN or RN? I saw by your stats that you are an LPN. If I'm not mistaken by reading your post you are 500 hours short of clinical hours. First you need to clarify EXACTLY how much clinical hours you have with the program you were in. Then contact Connecticut state Board of Nursing to check Exactly how much clinical hours are required in order to be eligible for reciprocity. As I mentioned on a post once upon a time that Connecticut for LPN's, for this particular state the requirements for clinical hours is much long then the 49 states out there. Which is why it is difficult for graduate practical nurses to immediately apply for Connecticut state Board right out of school. Inorder to compensate those hours you have to work outside Connecticut (Any state), under the direction of an RN. Once you've met those hours, as part of your reciprocity application, your current employer has to submit a paperwork on how much hours you've work.

I did all that because I too went to school in New York and live in Connecticut. One thing for sure if you ever apply for job anywhere close to the border of Connecticut do not mention that your there for the hours only. The odds are the employer had MANY applicants in the past doing this procedure and they don't like it, they invest $$$ just to orientate new graduates to find out their only there for 3 months, one month spent on orientation. You figure. By the way what school did you go to??

Congrats, Good Luck,

KAL