license number question

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hello everyone! i hope this is an appropriate forum for my quick question. i took the NCLEX on friday and my name and license number appeared on the PA state website yesterday (yay!)... my question is: can i go ahead and use the license number given to start putting in applications or would it be smarter to wait until i actually receive my license in the mail?

thanks for any info you can give! (i searched for this subject but nothing popped up, sorry if this matter has already been covered)

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Specializes in CNA/CMA in LTC.

I live in South Dakota and that is what I did. I filled out applications that same day! By the time I had interviews I had already received my paper license.

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Specializes in School LVN, Peds HH.

You guys are lucky! I passed the boards in JULY and still don't have my license number... Which is frustrating because I start work in a week!

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Specializes in behavioral health.

Yes, because your employer can check online to verify it. However, you will need to show actual license to HR. But, you can be hired once they verify it online. Congratulations!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
You guys are lucky! I passed the boards in JULY and still don't have my license number... Which is frustrating because I start work in a week!
Have you sent the $120 check into the California BVNPT? You will not be issued a license number until they are in receipt of the $120 fee for licensure.
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thank you all for the information. time to get those applications out!

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Specializes in School LVN, Peds HH.
Have you sent the $120 check into the California BVNPT? You will not be issued a license number until they are in receipt of the $120 fee for licensure.

I sent the check in about 3 weeks ago... still nothing. Not even anything online yet.

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