Temporary license for new grads working outside PA

[GoldenRN80]

Once I receive my temp. graduating license can I take that to Virginia and work until I sit for my boards? I looked on VA board of nursing web site...not finding any specific info. I did notice that VA is a compact state and PA isn't. I see a lot new grad intern positions starting in July. Has anyone taken their temp license to another state? and if so what was the process to work as a GN/intern?

Thanks in advance for any and all advice

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

once i receive my temp. graduating license can i take that to virginia and work until i sit for my boards? i looked on va board of nursing web site...not finding any specific info. i did notice that va is a compact state and pa isn't. i see a lot new grad intern positions starting in july. has anyone taken their temp license to another state? and if so what was the process to work as a gn/intern?

thanks in advance for any and all advice

no you can not take pa's temporary permit to another state. if you are never planning on practicing in pa, just apply for initial licensure by examination in the state you will work in upon completing nursing program.

be aware some states have temporary license, others do not.

va:

application and instructions for licensure by examination as a practical nurse

application and instructions for licensure by examination as a registered nurse

to obtain information regarding the nclex examination, please visit the pearson vue website at

www.vue.com

practice pending results

new graduates from approved u.s. educated nursing programs may practice nursing in virginia for a period not to exceed ninety days following successful completion of the nursing education program pending the results of the licensing examination provided proper application and fee for licensure have been submitted to the board and unless the graduate fails the licensing examination within the ninety day period. a document authorizing this practice will be provided upon acceptance of completed licensure application, transcript and required fee.

best wishes on completing your education. make sure you stress to your nursing program need to send transcripts to va bon, instead of pa so no holdup with license application.