Passed my exam, do I have to wait to apply?

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I just found out that I passed my state boards.. now I am wondering if I have to wait until I get my License # in order to apply at my local hospitals? My card probably won't be in the mail until early September since it takes 6 weeks from when I applied to take the exam.

Any info would be great, Thanks!

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Specializes in SNF-LTC; Gero-psych.
I just found out that I passed my state boards.. now I am wondering if I have to wait until I get my License # in order to apply at my local hospitals? My card probably won't be in the mail until early September since it takes 6 weeks from when I applied to take the exam.

Any info would be great, Thanks!

Does your BON not have an online site? You can usually get your # there before you actually get your card..

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I just found out that I passed my state boards.. now I am wondering if I have to wait until I get my License # in order to apply at my local hospitals? My card probably won't be in the mail until early September since it takes 6 weeks from when I applied to take the exam.

Any info would be great, Thanks!

To answer your question, no you don't have to wait. Just apply and make sure that the employer you are applying to is aware that you passed and that you are waiting for the license to arrive.

I took my test six days ago. And I PASSED! :yeah: I took my test on Tuesday - found out I had passed on Friday by checking online - and TODAY I received my license! :yeah: It may not take as long as you think to receive your license.

Also, I know people that were hired conditionally even before they took the test. Talk about putting more pressure on you! Because, of course, their employment was based upon the condition that they passed. (And not all did.) But you are in a much better spot. Go ahead and apply and good luck.

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Specializes in CNA.
To answer your question, no you don't have to wait. Just apply and make sure that the employer you are applying to is aware that you passed and that you are waiting for the license to arrive.

I took my test six days ago. And I PASSED! :yeah: I took my test on Tuesday - found out I had passed on Friday by checking online - and TODAY I received my license! :yeah: It may not take as long as you think to receive your license.

Also, I know people that were hired conditionally even before they took the test. Talk about putting more pressure on you! Because, of course, their employment was based upon the condition that they passed. (And not all did.) But you are in a much better spot. Go ahead and apply and good luck.

Good deal! Congratulations :up:

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Specializes in CNA1, CNA2.

Congrats to you on passing.

I have 2 days of clinicals and 2 days in class left. I am planning on taking the test the next available date

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Congrats to all who passed!:yeah::yeah::yeah:

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I was working as a HHA and they told me that when i get my Cert. Than they would pay my 1.00 more an hour. Also i actually got hired as a CNA 2 days before i took the test in a skilled facilty. My advice would be to just get the ball rolling right away and let them know your intentions. If they like you they will wait a week or two.

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hi I wanted to know what is the site to check if I passed the written. I am in NYC

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Specializes in CNA1, CNA2.

Ithink the website is " pearsonvue.com "

Click on CNA and scroll tru till you see your state

GOOD LUCK

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