Relocated from NYC to Missouri to be denied a license please help

Scottishtape · Jan 1, 2017

It's important for her to know though, when I applied for a job at the VA, part of the process was to submit the actual transcripts showing I had graduated from a nursing program, along with a copy of my license.

I dont know if she'd be able to get a job with the VA since she didn't complete her program. It's worth a shot though!

AliNajaCat · Jan 1, 2017

Thank you someone who finally gives me something positive I appreciate you respone greatly any ideas as to what other federal agencies specifically besides the VA

The VA (or other federal agencies) may not allow her to work as an LPN anyway, as they change their rules as the times change, too. If she's smart she'll keep paying to renew her NYS LPN license just in case. And she definitely needs to have a Plan B in case she cannot be licensed as an LPN in MO or get any kind of work that requires her to have an active MO LPN license. State Boards of Nursing are VERY picky about these things. Perhaps she could consider looking into being a unit clerk, or a med assistant (unlicensed, like a CNA) in a medical office.

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jan 2, 2017

So many are referring to the OP as "she" when he has clearly has a male image as his avatar. Why is that?

I hope the OP has some luck in the federal realm. It would be a bummer to relocate, only to be told you can't work.

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Jan 2, 2017

You might have found this information out before your move so that you could have avoided your present predicament.

IMO, it's wise for a nurse to obtain licensure in the state they're moving to before they move there. That way he/she knows that as soon as they arrive, they're able to start working as soon as they land the job.

Also, if there is a problem with licensure (such as the issues OP's mom faces), it'll be discovered before the nurse goes through the hassle of moving, in case the problem can't easily be resolved.

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jan 2, 2017

Ok, I get it now. OP is asking on behalf of his Mom....

I'm slow but I get there eventually.

TriciaJ, RN · Jan 2, 2017

She moved to be able to be in her grandchildrens lives and also had to get away from expensive ny. Yes more homework Rob could have been done but this is her current situation just looking for how to make it bethere should of won't help right now. I believe she was saying the veterans hospital doesn't ask for transcripts only the license things like this that will help her find work is what I am asking for from this community of professionals

It's not going to matter much which hospital will accept her without transcripts, if the BON won't. Your mother is going to have to explore what is now available to her. I'd check first with community colleges to see if any of them would give her credit for courses completed and let her bridge to LPN graduate.

The other option would be to obtain CNA certification, but of course that will come with a smaller paycheque.

Good luck to your mom, whatever she decides to do.

BSN16 · Jan 2, 2017

So many are referring to the OP as "she" when he has clearly has a male image as his avatar. Why is that?
I hope the OP has some luck in the federal realm. It would be a bummer to relocate, only to be told you can't work.

OP stated in one of his comments he is posting for his mother

caliotter3 · Jan 2, 2017

Federal employment does not happen overnight, assuming a federal facility is near her new location. Her best bet is to get CNA certification in MO as soon as she gets there so that she can work until she gets the LPN license situation settled and while an application for federal employment is being processed. If she obtains a federal job quickly, she may not be forced to repeat LPN school in MO.

Aunt Slappy · Jan 2, 2017

Thank you someone who finally gives me something positive I appreciate you respone greatly any ideas as to what other federal agencies specifically besides the VA

Indian Health Service comes to mind. Someone else said federal employment doesn't happen overnight, and they're right. Federal hiring process can take six months or more. I will say, however, that from classmates and other nurses I've known, VA hiring usually does not take that long. But it can. Where I live, VA hires LPNs not just for the main medical center, but also for clinic jobs, and there are regional clinics all around our metro area, in addition to the ones at the main location. VA where I live also has a long term care facility. All hire LPNs. I know less about Indian Health Service, but I know it's federal and run somewhat similarly to VA.

Aunt Slappy · Jan 2, 2017

A NY state issued LPN license as a result of Non completion of an RN program in 2006, with 10years experience.
Relocated from NYC to Missouri to be denied a license to practice Nursing under the technicality non-graduate of a nursing program.

Not to be rude, but it's not a "technicality." It's the rule of licensure for that state. And frankly, LPNs aren't just defective RNs, and I really wish the option of taking LPN boards if you can't hack the RN program would go away.

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Jan 2, 2017

OP stated in one of his comments he is posting for his mother

Yes, I noted that a mere two posts later.

nutella, MSN, RN · Jan 2, 2017

If your mom is an experienced LPN but is unable to get licensed due lack of education but does not consider moving back or going back to school - what about private duty work - not as a LPN (because she can't get licensed) but as a "companion". There are agencies that hire private duty "companions" because they do not underly the same restrictions as licensed nurses or even CNA. Perhaps checking out hte local market for private duty companions is worth it.