micurn13

This gives me an added peace of mind. Thank you.

So, a couple of life changing milestones this year are: graduating with my MSN in May and marrying in the summer. With that being said, I don't want to deal with the stress of studying for boards, to finding my dream job and subsequently starting a new role. I always wanted to travel but never was able due to being a single parent and starting graduate school. Lately, it seems the stars cannot align themselves better. I still plan to take boards sometime in the summer, but once I do how will this affect my role as a traveling RN? I hear there's a stigma that NP's should not practice as an RN but there seems to be some blurred lines within both roles. I hope I can explain this better: For example, I reside in Ohio. Once I pass, I would have a COA (certificate of authority). Not to get too specific but I would need 2 additional certifying documents (CTP-Certificate To Prescribe and a SCA-Standard Care Agreement) in order to legally practice as an NP in Ohio. I plan to take my first assignment as an ICU RN in New York, then possibly MA and DC. So in a hypothetical situation, I'd have an active NP license in Ohio but would not be legally able "to practice" per se as an NP. Long story short, I just want to continue working in my current role (RN) until the summer/fall season blows over. I truly just want to get boards out of the way and don't want to start working as an APRN until late 2017. Would this be legal? If so, are there any repercussions that I'd suffer just because I have the advanced education? Lastly, what recommendations you seasoned travelers have in regards to handling this? I'm receptive to all of your comments. I'm new to this; all of this. In fact, this is my first post! lol PS. I am not interested in traveling as an NP at the moment Thanks