GoldenRN80

My thanks goes out to all who responded. I was starting to worry that I may not be able to move when planned...but no stopping me now. Thanks again. This site is a wonderful communication tool.

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

I am looking to move to the Hampton Roads area. For example Sentara Health System says they have new grad interships for the specialty areas. They accept applications in February for June grads with a start date in July. I left messages but it's the holiday so I don't expect to hear anything until next week or so from a recruiter. Here in PA you get a 2yr temp license and if you fail the NCLEX you are demoted to a CNA/PCT. Is there anyone who has taken part in a new grad specialty internship basically right after graduation? If so what did you experience and how long was the internship? I appreciate any and all feedback.

I already checked the Va board of nursing site. It didin't mention anything outside renewal and such. Let me ask when someone is a graduate nurse in Virginia do you get a 2yr temp license? Thanks again

I am new grad and considering moving to Virginia in the next few months. I am wondering if Virgina accepts temporary license from Pennsylvania. I want to take my boards in Virginia and not go through the hassel of transferring. I did some research and I see that VA is a compact state and PA isn't but no info on temporary license and working in Virginia. Can I work in Virginia on a temp license from another non-compact state? Do I have to be a Virginia resident to sit for boards? Any help and knowledge is appreciated......thanks