Hey guys! I'm hoping for some guidance or suggestions. I'm going to hopefully be moving to CA soon, so I've begun looking into transferring over my nursing licenses. I have an expired RN license from several years ago, so hopefully that'll be fairly easy to renew - fingerprint cards, fees, waiting...
But... of course, the NP license is a whole other ballgame. I'm currently licensed in NC as a PNP and have my national certification with PNCB. I'm torn, though. I see there are 3 options as to how to renew - looks like I'd be using method 2 (non-CA based program) or via equivalency (method 3). The problem with #3 is an NP and an MD have to sign off, proving that I'm an NP, qualified, etc.. I don't work with any other NPs right now, but I think one I used to work with would be able to sign off. BUUUUT... the MD I work for has no idea I'm looking for other jobs/moving.. unless I tell him now ?
Would it be worth it to use option 3? Is it quicker? It'd be worth it if it expedited the process, but I don't want to let him know months and months ahead of time that I'll be moving.. and have that terrible awkwardness in the office.
I guess, just any thoughts on if licensing via endorsement is that much quicker, or if I could play it safe and just apply with option 2?
Also, if anyone has experience with applying for your NP AND RN license at the same time? I've seen some other threads hint to that they did both at the same time, but I'd hate to wait the 10-12 weeks for one, then start the process all over for the other.
Hey! I am currently applying for my license/furnishing number too. I saw that you went to school out of state (so did I) which means we have to do a course listened on the BON website regarding pharm and prescribing schedule II meds. I did hear the course wasn't too bad- but just wanted to make sure you knew this! good luck:)
Kyra
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Hey! I am currently applying for my license/furnishing number too. I saw that you went to school out of state (so did I) which means we have to do a course listened on the BON website regarding pharm and prescribing schedule II meds. I did hear the course wasn't too bad- but just wanted to make sure you knew this! good luck:)