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Specializes in Postpartum and Pediatrics.

Hello All :)

I am moving to Washington this Fall. I am moving from SC, so I will need to apply for a license in Washington.

How do I go about this process? I have moved quite a bit, but only to states so far that were in the nursing compact. Is this process any different? I just had my fingerprints done less than a year ago when I moved to SC (husband is military) and have been working since I have lived here. Will I need to get my fingerprints/backgroud check done again...or how do i transfer that?

Any help appreciated! I would like to start this process as soon as I can.

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Specializes in Occupational health, Corrections, PACU.

JUST READ IT on the board of nursing website!

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Specializes in Postpartum and Pediatrics.

Thank you for your very helpful response.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Look on the state BON what requirements are for endorsing, usually are clear on what you need to do

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.

You mean Washington State? If you go to their BON website, it will have the application for licensure. They do not require fingerprints, atleast they didnt a couple years ago when I got my license there. You usually have your license within about 3 weeks from them. I did a travel assignment there, and had no problems. It was a quick and easy process. I do think they require transcripts if I remember correctly though.

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Specializes in Cath Lab/ ICU.
You mean Washington State? If you go to their BON website, it will have the application for licensure. They do not require fingerprints, atleast they didnt a couple years ago when I got my license there. You usually have your license within about 3 weeks from them. I did a travel assignment there, and had no problems. It was a quick and easy process. I do think they require transcripts if I remember correctly though.

Yes, actually, they DO require fingerprints from out of state applicants.

OP, I know this is a year old, but did you have to reprint again, or did your current fingerprint card work?

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Contact Washington's BON.

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Specializes in Cath Lab/ ICU.

Yeah, thanks. Kinda already did that. Would like to hear from people with real experiences, not predictions or estimates.

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Specializes in Postpartum and Pediatrics.

To CCL RN,

To answer your question, yes I did have to do my fingerprints again when I moved to WA, even though my SC ones were not even that old. In my experience, every state I have moved to I have had to redo my fingerprints.

I hope that helps you! :)

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Specializes in Cath Lab/ ICU.

Thanks for your reply.

About how long after you submitted your prints did it take to receive your temporary permit, if you don't mind me asking?

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Specializes in Postpartum and Pediatrics.

CCL RN,

If I remember correctly it only took a couple of weeks. I remember being surprised at how quick I recieved it.

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