Published Aug 16, 2014
winniegirl92
15 Posts
So, I wanted to start this thread to help out fellow RN's who are thinking about the endorsement process to other states. I have recently endorsed my license to multiple states and want to share my experience and time frames. My original license is in MA, which is a state that participates in the Nursys verification online system.
1) California
2) Maryland
3) Colorado
4) Texas
5) Michigan
6) DC
7) Washington
8) Pennsylvania
Ill keep you updated on the states I haven't gotten licenses from yet. Feel free to ask questions!! Hope this helps someone!
SeattleJess
843 Posts
Thank you for sharing this hard-won information. I'm curious, though - why endorse your license to so many states? Is this Extreme Travel Nursing?
flyersfan88
449 Posts
If anyone has any additional info on PA, I'd really appreciate it. I applied for endorsement about 2 weeks ago for both temporary and permanent licensure, and nothing has updated on either checklist. Hoping this doesn't take too much longer.
Just to give an update:
- Received permanent license online on 9/2
- Total wait time from applying was 6 weeks till getting the permanent license
- Did not have to do any fingerprints, only need to do online application
- Received permanent license online on 9/4
- Total wait time form applying was 4 weeks till getting the permanent license
1) California -- Still waiting :/ its been 10 weeks and 5 days
2) Maryland -- Still waiting for permanent license
perfexion, ASN, RN
292 Posts
Hmmm, methinks I'll be taking a travel assignment in Colorado. Every other state I've applied to is taking too long.
firstinfamily, RN
790 Posts
When I moved to MD in 2004 it took 9 months for them to endorse my VA license. It seemed like forever, I did communicate with them by e-mail which might help a little. Extremely frustrating!!!