Relocation

[pediatrics1]

good afternoon,

What is the difference between a license by endorsement and reciprocity?

I am a RN nurse living in WI and would like to obtain my Florida license and I am confused.

I read both definitions and they sound the same to me.

Thank you.

[amoLucia]

For all intents and purposes, I've believed them to be the same.

... unless there's some real specific split on the definition I never knew.

[TAKOO01, BSN]

I think that reciprocity between states means that a nurse can practice in those participating states without further exams, applications or CE. The states have an agreement that their nursing standards are equal.

I think that endorsement involves going through a process with whatever other state you want to practice in that may involve applications, testing, fees and CEs.

I have never done it myself, this is just what I am guessing. ...

[amoLucia]

to TAKOO - I think you've included some fundamentals for Licensing in Compact States in you first paragraph. (???)

Just my thinking ... I've never applied to a compact state and my NJ is not one of the bunch either..

[TAKOO01, BSN]

to TAKOO - I think you've included some fundamentals for Licensing in Compact States in you first paragraph. (???)

Just my thinking ... I've never applied to a compact state and my NJ is not one of the bunch either..

Maybe so, I was just guessing at the definitions. OP might have to do a bit of go ogling or maybe contact her BON.

[KelRN215, BSN, RN]

Wisconsin and Florida are both nursing compact states. So if you remained a permanent resident of Wisconsin, you could work in Florida with your Wisconsin license if you were on, say, a travel assignment or something. If you move to Florida/become a resident of Florida, you would have to obtain a Florida nursing license by endorsing your Wisconsin license. That's how I understand the nursing compact at least, my state doesn't participate yet.

[Have Nurse, ADN, RN]

License by endorsement is when you apply and pay a fee. Reciprocity, is what WI has for your license being already accepted in certain states.