New Grad License Transfer from WV

[OR_RN2015]

Hello everyone, I just have a couple questions if anyone has free time to answer.

I'll be graduating from a WV school where I have already submitted an application for a WV license by Examination. However, I do not graduate until May 16th, so I do not have an "ATT" or an NCLEX date yet.

I recently accepted a job at Carilion Roanoke Memorial in the OR and will be moving to Roanoke in June.

What is the process and turn-around on getting a VA License by Endorsement from WV?

Is there anything I can do to expedite the process?

Do I need to have a WV License before I can submit an endorsement to VA?

Can I practice in VA with my WV Temporary after graduation under a grace-period while the VA BON is approving my endorsement?

[VANurse2010]

Why don't you just apply directly to the VA BON and take the NCLEX for a Virginia license?

[OR_RN2015]

Thanks for the reply! The reason I haven't directly applied to VA by Examination is I've already done so in WV and that was a pretty drawn out process. I just found out about this Roanoke offer a few weeks ago and I graduate in 11 days, so time is pretty short. Would there be a way to have WV send my information/background, etc to VA in this period?

I'll be honest, my school administration has not been the best source of information, that's why I have so many dumb questions.

In WV:

I have completed the State and Federal Background Checks

I have paid the 70$ Application Fee and Submitted this to the WV BoN.

Thanks

[OR_RN2015]

Plot Twist. I just read that VA doesn't require background checks as it seems WV does.

I also found this gem on the VA RN Board site regarding License by Endorse

"A new graduate scheduled to take the NCLEX for licensure in a non-compact state may practice in Virginia for a 90 dayperiod

beginning with the graduation date provided the completed endorsement application, required fee and a copy ofthe authorization to test letter from the testing service have been received in this office and acknowledged."

[OR_RN2015]

So. It ends up in my absolute frenzy and spazzing, that applying by examination in VA, is indeed the fastest option.

VA doesn't run any background checks. They have a 30 day turn around on new apps. They just require the application, transcripts, a letter stating your school completes 500 clinical hours, and registration through Pearson Vue for NCLEX.

I applied to VA via Exam on May 6th, Registered with Pearson Vue 5/7. Graduate 5/16. Kaplan Review 5/19-22. Move to VA 6/8. Tentative Start Date at CRMH is either 6/15 or 6/29. Thanks!