Relocating to Upstate N.Y.

featherzRN, MSN · Oct 4, 2009

I moved from CA to upstate NY last year and I assume the process is similar for LVN as it was for RN. Just fill out some forms, send one to California so they can verify the license to NY (along with money :)), send one to your school to do the same (possibly with money) and one to the board in NY (definitely with money). Wait two months, bother them a little and voila, you have a NY license. There's a few other things like an online infection control and/or child abuse course, but those things you could work out when you get closer.

Forms and money will get it done assuming you have already passed nclex by then. :) Be aware the pay here is nothing like it is in California!

BzzyBee · Oct 4, 2009

Thank you so much for your reply. This is actually the first time someone answer one of my questions. I can't wait to get out of California so the less pay isn't going to be an issue.

Thank you again.

nursefromthemountain · Oct 13, 2009

Hi, This is your lucky day! At least a start to it. Today in the mail, I received my application to renew my registration. So, your starting point is in the address that I am sending to you.

The State Education Department

Division of Professional Licensing Services

89 Washington Avenue

Albany, N.Y. 12234

Website: www.op.nysed.gov

Good luck to you in your move. What part of N.Y. are you headed for? I live in the Adirondacks, and cold weather has started to hit here with a vengeance! Snow on the ground this morning! The weather will get better again before it gets worse, though. Let me know how you make out........... :coollook:

CrunchyMama, ASN, RN · Oct 17, 2009

I live about an hour south of Old Forge and luckily haven't gotten any snow yet! But it's been cold! Yuck...I hate it! Summer went by way too fast.

BzzyBee · Oct 21, 2009

Thank you so much for the address and website. I appologize for taking so long to reply. I won't be relocating until 2011 as I graduate in Nov. 2010 and due to weather will need to wait until the winters clear. I can't wait!!! I don't like California and can't wait to get to Horseheads or somewhere in that vicinity. Thank you again for the info.

jamesy7 · Nov 3, 2009

Hey BzzyBee, where in Upstate are you relocating to? You should definitely start applying long before your move. From what I remember, in CA you need your CA-RN license before you can receive job offers? Some states don't allow you to work while you wait for the license, but NY allows you to, just about as soon as the BON receives your application.

. . . just throwing my two cents in there, congrats on your upcoming graduation!

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Nov 3, 2009

Hye, I'm in the 'dacks, too, but the Champlain Valley.

Isabel-ANP-BC · Nov 8, 2009

I'm an hour east of Horseheads in Bingamton, NY...it's cold, but only a tiny bit of snow so far. I think it's going to be a bad winter though

HelloM1M1 · Nov 15, 2009

Forms and money will get it done assuming you have already passed nclex by then. :) Be aware the pay here is nothing like it is in California!

What do you mean by the pay here is nothing like in California? Is it higher or lower than CA? Thx

TryingNot2BeScared · Nov 18, 2009

much lower, especially upstate NY

Nellester930 · Nov 23, 2009

I will be relocation to upstate NY in March of 2010 for a job at Albany Medical. My fiance is a MA paramedic and is planning on working in Pittsfield MA until he can get a paramedic job in NY. Does anyone have a recommendation about a good place to live somewhere between Albany and Pittsfield? any help would be great, thanks