I am a new graduate nurse that resides in New Jersey (a compact state). I just accepted a job in Florida, also a compact state. Am I required to get a compact license, or can I just get a single state license for Florida? Today I applied through the Florida Board of Nursing & it let me submit an application for a singe state license. I don't think it would have let me if it wasn't allowed? More Like This Compact Licensure by thatnursegirl3456 Nursing Compact License Vs Endorsement! New Nurse. Please help by Noelleee Compact license and renewal by snickers17 Compact license question by raindrop Compact license through Maryland BON? by Kristy
Home Health Columnist / Guide NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN 11 Articles; 17,845 Posts Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion. Has 46 years experience. Apr 12 Yes you can get a single FL state license. After you obtain a drivers license there, you can then place NJ compact license on hold and obtain FL compact license if desired as want to work in nearby state or do telehealth.
susana942, RN 19 Posts Specializes in ICU/CCU RN. Has 17 years experience. Apr 12 Hi:) yes that's correct, you just need to apply to a Florida State license. One of my colleagues came from another state and she started working straight away. The hospital gave her 6 months to get a Florida License. Best of Luck to your new journey!!
Epidural, BSN, RN 140 Posts Apr 14 Yes, if you have a New Jersey compact license you can work in Florida with that license. Once you establish residency in Florida, you are required to apply for a Florida license (either compact or single state-whichever option you prefer) and give up your New Jersey compact license. So you can: Have a New Jersey single state license and a Florida single state license Or a Florida compact license Or a Florida single state license Some people don't like paying the extra fee for a compact license; I don't think it is really that much more money. And, if you haven't gotten a New Jersey license, it is perfectly OK to get a single state Florida license. Personally I think it is a great idea to get a compact license as there are now 38 states and 2 US territories in the NLC.
