Should I take nclex in Massachusetts or Pennsylvania?

[TANguyen]

I have been trying to poke around and cannot find any guidance. I hope those experienced can shed some light.

I'm going to graduate in December 2010 from a program in Massachusetts and will be allowed to take the NCLEX late January 2011. The issue is that I will be relocating from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania in February 2011.

Should I take the NCLEX in Massachusetts and then try to get licensing in Pennsylvania? Is the process tedious? Costly? Do I still get to keep my license in Massachusetts?

Or..

Should I take the NCLEX in Pennsylvania and get licensed there? I am allowed, right?, given my Massachusetts education? The process should be the same as in Massachusetts?

I know my questions can sound trivial, but I am at my wits' end. The move is daunting. Thanks for any help you can offer.

[caliotter3]

If you are going to be living and working in PA as early as February, then take the NCLEX whereever and get the first license in PA. Don't bother with a MA license unless you intend to work in MA.