Should I apply now or wait for my license?

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Tele, Psych.

I'm currently licensed as an RN in NJ. I'll be mailing my app for a PA license tomorrow. About how long should I expect to wait? Do you think it's safe to send out applications for per diem jobs in PA now, or should I wait? I need a per diem job asap, and the job hunt process usually takes a couple months. I was hoping to start the process, and hopefully by the time they call and say your hired I'll have the license. What do you think?

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I moved from Florida to New Mexico. I sent out Resumes with my Florida license number and noted that my New Mexico license had been applied for. I had a job lined up before I had my New Mexico license! I would go ahead and send them out. You can always follow up with a letter informing them when your PA license comes in. Good luck with your job search!

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Specializes in CVICU.

Have you seen all the threads on people looking for jobs? Apply for jobs now, worry about the license endorsement later.

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Go ahead and apply -- it's v. common to be looking for a job in a new location before you actually have the license in hand.

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