Multi-state Licenses

[spartan_nurse]

So I'm graduating from my BSN program in August (8/7...88days 2 hours and 38 minutes in case I was counting). I live in Michigan, but will be applying for jobs in Tennessee and Michigan. When I register for the test can I register for multiple states so once I pass the NCLEX I will be licensed in both states?

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

No. You apply to one State, whichever one you expect to begin working would make the most sense. That State BoN will then issue the authorization that allows you to take the NCLEX. Upon finishing the exam, the State will receive notice of your passing status (hopefully!!) and will then issue you a license (provided all documentation has been submitted, etc etc).

Once you have a license in hand, you can then apply to other States for an endorsement to your license; you will need to meet the requirements for those States before receiving a license to work within that State. Each State will collect an application fee. Some require CEUs, some don't...but at least the NCLEX is only a one-time thing if you pass it the first time :)

[spartan_nurse]

Thanks for the info! I'll probably get licensed in Michigan then and transfer the license once I have it an dif I need to. I just hope the employer will be patient if I have to transfer my license.

[elkpark]

Thanks for the info! I'll probably get licensed in Michigan then and transfer the license once I have it an dif I need to. I just hope the employer will be patient if I have to transfer my license.

It's a small point, perhaps, but you're not "transferring" anything. You apply for a license in, in your case, Michigan. Once you have the Michigan license, you apply for licensure in, say, Tennessee and, unless there is some reason you don't meet their standards, you get a Tennessee license. You still have your Michigan license. There's no "transfer" involved. They are all separate licenses.

[spartan_nurse]

It's a small point, perhaps, but you're not "transferring" anything. You apply for a license in, in your case, Michigan. Once you have the Michigan license, you apply for licensure in, say, Tennessee and, unless there is some reason you don't meet their standards, you get a Tennessee license. You still have your Michigan license. There's no "transfer" involved. They are all separate licenses.

Yes, thank you. I know it's 2 seperate licenses, I just say "transfer" for the sake of not typing it all out. I'm kind of still in college mode where transfering credits is a thing. So I'm moving from one universtiy health system to another so my brain just goes "transfer" if that makes sense haha.