I was hoping someone could clarify some confusion I have. I graduate with my BSN in September in Florida (compact state) but want to move to Arizona (another compact state) to start my career. I understand that I need to apply for licensure by examination through the Arizona Board of Nursing. My question is what do I select for this portion of the application (see attached image)?
I do not currently or will not hold a FL license, so therefore I do not qualify for a multi-state license...correct? And will I have an Arizona license as soon as my test results are processed since I applied directly to that state (despite not being a resident there yet), or do I need to wait until I move and provide proof of Arizona residency?...and if I have to wait for them to process my proof of residency, how long does this take?
Anyway, thanks for reading about my situation, LOL. I would love if anyone could help
I know this is a few weeks old so I hope you figured it out by now. In case not, my interpretation of this admittedly confusing wording is option 1 is the correct choice for you if you know you qualify for a multi-state license. So you would need to know that you are eligible for the multi-state license through Florida without ever even getting a license from that state since you don't plan to practice there
Option 2 the way it's worded appears to be for people who are not eligible for a multi-state license. The only way to know this is to confirm you are not eligible for a multi-state license in a state you don't even plan to be licensed in.
My first thought was easy, it's option 1, but then the more I read it the more I questioned if that was right. This is more confusing than I thought it would be!
Now I am really curious so please update us with what the correct answer is when you find out.
I know this is a few weeks old so I hope you figured it out by now. In case not, my interpretation of this admittedly confusing wording is option 1 is the correct choice for you if you know you qualify for a multi-state license. So you would need to know that you are eligible for the multi-state license through Florida without ever even getting a license from that state since you don't plan to practice there
Option 2 the way it's worded appears to be for people who are not eligible for a multi-state license. The only way to know this is to confirm you are not eligible for a multi-state license in a state you don't even plan to be licensed in.
My first thought was easy, it's option 1, but then the more I read it the more I questioned if that was right. This is more confusing than I thought it would be!
Now I am really curious so please update us with what the correct answer is when you find out.
Hi there! When I move to Arizona I would select option 1. I am going to apply for my Florida multi-state license through examination (I am about to graduate nursing school) and can work with that license while my AZ one (option 1) is processing!
Unfortunately I know people who have gotten their license in Florida since implementation and it is single state license only ?
And yes! I have emailed AZ BON but I am impatient and asking on here too haha. Thankfully I do have time to figure out my best way to go about this.
I know this is an old post, but I was able to apply for a multi-state FL license straight away and do not need to upgrade it! It is an option you can add when you initially apply by examination :) just wanted to clarify!
kbrn2002, ADN, RN
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I know this is a few weeks old so I hope you figured it out by now. In case not, my interpretation of this admittedly confusing wording is option 1 is the correct choice for you if you know you qualify for a multi-state license. So you would need to know that you are eligible for the multi-state license through Florida without ever even getting a license from that state since you don't plan to practice there
Option 2 the way it's worded appears to be for people who are not eligible for a multi-state license. The only way to know this is to confirm you are not eligible for a multi-state license in a state you don't even plan to be licensed in.
My first thought was easy, it's option 1, but then the more I read it the more I questioned if that was right. This is more confusing than I thought it would be!
Now I am really curious so please update us with what the correct answer is when you find out.