I am in the process of gathering everything I need to transfer my AL RN license to GA. Listed as one of the things to include with the application is
Proof of graduation from an approved nursing education program within four (4) years immediately preceding the date of application
On my official transcripts it states that I graduated from my nursing program at my college, but I was wondering if this is sufficient and if not what kind of proof are they looking for exactly?
Northside, hopefully. I had my first interview there and now just waiting on a call for the second. I'm a new grad so it's hard to get a job. I've gotten denied at so many hospitals in tampa, it's frustrating.
Yeah I'm a new grad too, I've just been working for a couple months! Hopefully you'll get the job!! I haven't applied for anything yet, do you think I should wait until I have my license or should I go ahead and start applying and tell them that they're processing it??
I applied before I got my license and just stated in my cover letter that it's processing and called a recruiter and spoke with her about it. She said that usually people wait until their license is approved because you have to have it before you start. For me since I have no experience I need to get into an internship most likely so I just started applying anyway. The way I see it is it can't hurt to apply. All they can say is reapply when you have your license. Which should be within a month or so.
Actually Grady had a posting just for out of state nurses if you want to look into that. Not sure if you'd be willing to drive that far in ATL traffic. I wasn't because it's right downtown so I decided not to continue my application there. Hope this helps!
Also the way AL did my verification of my license is they mailed me an official letter that is unofficial if opened, so I didn't mail that form that was a part of the application to AL BON. I'm just going to include the unopened letter...do you think that'll be a problem?
I'm so glad you posted this terri8 because I'm also in the process of obtaining my license by endorsement to GA from AL. Tomorrow will be a very busy day for me: buying transcripts, getting fingerprints done, getting my application signed by a notary public (I think that's the correct phrasing?). This was very helpful! Btdubs, I checked out that position at Grady for out of state RNs and it says the job posting is no longer active. Totally blows, it was only opened on March 8 . Looking at Northside as well!
I'm sure you're doing this, but the best advice I can give y'all is to apply EVERYWHERE, not just hospitals. Any interview will be great experience, plus it increases your chances of getting hired as a new grad. I read somewhere that some hospitals prefer for you to already have your state license as opposed to just in process, so it would be best to call each hospital's HR department and ask first. And definitely include that information in your cover letter and contact HR like alainaRN, the student coordinator, recruiter, whatever about the situation. Things haven't been working out for me in AL so I'm taking that as a sign to return to my home state, which I should've done in the first place. I'm still continuing to apply here because there are some great opportunities in this state as well. Hopefully we'll be employed soon!
Terri8, I would call them, that's what I did. You will be on hold for 15-25 min but it's worth it. Just give them a while to process everything and check the status online to make sure things get completed.
LizzieB, thanks for the advice! I'm feeling the same way about tampa that all the doors are closing for me here. My fiancé is from Lawrenceville so we may be headed to Atlanta soon if I get this job at northside. Are you a new grad 'also?
I mailed my app today so I'm hoping it's very soon that I get my license!! Where I'm at in AL there are so many nursing schools and just a couple hospitals so it is very hard to find a job. I'm working in a nursing home right now, it's not my dream job but at least I'm getting experience!! As soon as I get my GA license I'll start applying in Atlanta, I can't wait!!
. Looking at Northside as well!
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Northside, hopefully. I had my first interview there and now just waiting on a call for the second. I'm a new grad so it's hard to get a job. I've gotten denied at so many hospitals in tampa, it's frustrating.