moving to pa, what do i need to do????

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I am a LPN currently working in West Virginia. However, soon I am planning on moving to PA. I am curious in knowing what I need to do to be able to practice as a LPN in PA. Will I need to take the NCLEX over in PA to obtain a new license, or are there other options besides just taking the NCLEX over again? Honestly, I wouldn't mind not going through that again. Any help would be appreciated.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

as long as you mintain active license, never need to take nclex again.

complete application for endorsement of license:

application for licensure by endorsement with temporary practice permit

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Specializes in Psych, Correctional, LTC and Rehab.

Contact the PA State Board of Nursing... you will find the number on the Internet...

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Okay that answers a lot of my questions. However I have a couple more. Will I be able to work in both WV and Pa after getting the license to work in Pa? And I know WV and I'm assuming Pa requires nurses to do continuing education credits on every even year. Will I have to do the continuing education credits for states seperately, or what? Or will none of this apply to me because I can only be licensed to work in one state?

I'm sorry for so many questions, but I'm kinda new at this.

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