Moving to Chicago

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Hey guys ,

I just recently graduated from nursing school, and I'm thinking of moving to Chicago once that I pass my NCLEX. I currently live in Florida and I would like to know what do I have to do once that I get my license here in FL, how do I transfer my license to Chicago IL and if there is any new grad program overthere.

Thank you :)

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Welcome to AN!

Here is the link to transferring your license: https://www.idfpr.com/renewals/apply/forms/rn-en.pdf

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Thank you so much !!!!

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Chicago is a really competitive market. Hopefully you have a bsn or it may be very difficult to find a hospital job.

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I know, I have my Associates but I'm working on my Bachelors.... So let's see what happens

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Specializes in PACU, pre/postoperative, ortho.

If you are not planning to work in FL at all, it will be faster to apply directly for IL licensure rather than endorsement (so I've been told).

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Im going to be taking my NCLEX soon and then planning on moving ....

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Specializes in PACU, pre/postoperative, ortho.

Doesn't matter what state you take NCLEX in; you can apply for licensure in any state once you pass.

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It only took a few weeks for my wife's license to transfer from GA to IL when we moved. Perhaps it was a month. It wasn't very long, though.

One word of caution for what ever you decide - stay on top of them. Write down dates and follow up. The state is broke and running short-handed in many places. My DC license was smooth and quick transfer. However I have a patient whose daughter is a licensed acupuncturist. It was well over six months. Fortunately the mother happened to know one of our local state reps and made a call to his office. She had her approval in about two days!

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Thank you so much ! I just need to find a place that takes new grad RNs

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