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I will lose my nursing license in April 2016 because I do not have a conferred degree. I am currently taking biology the class I need to complete my degree. My question is do I go on leave until I complete degree considering associate degree is required in nurse practice act? Yes I have posted before so please no negative comments I am an excellent nurse and love my patients and my job. I was honest and told the board myself because I was trying to get bachelor degree and caught mistake.

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Specializes in ER, OR, PACU, TELE, CATH LAB, OPEN HEART.

Technically, you are practicing Nursing without a license RIGHT NOW! What state are you working in? Most employers will TeRminate you Immediately for any license issue. They are liable for your practice.

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What you do may not be up to you. This is a question/conversation that needs to take place with your employer - ultimately, it will be their decision how to handle your loss of license and therefore inability to carry out your obligations of employment.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

If you have a current license, you are licensed. When do you complete your course?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I am so confused.....

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Specializes in Emergency Medicine.
I am so confused.....

I too am confused- I've never heard of something like this?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Review the op's history for context

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Specializes in Emergency, Trauma, Critical Care.

I would... Your story sounds exceedingly rare but I could see how it could happen.

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No I have active license will not be renewed in April 2016

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April 23rd it's bio 101 was not in curriculum when I graduated in 2009

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Yes and it would only happen to me. I was so happy to pass nclex never thought about not getting degree in mail.

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I am standing in line to register for a class that will not make me a better nurse I evidentially don't even need it considering I passed nclex 7 years ago but I must return to college and pay 1000.00 so I will not lose license.

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