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Check w/ the Florida BON. Usually, after passing boards, you can just apply for endorsement (off the top of my head, I have no idea if Florida and/or Ohio are part of the compact states), which can cost up to a couple of hundreds of dollars depending on what state you move to. You will not have to retake boards. They will ask for a copy of your transcript (among other things) to make sure that your schooling meets their requirements. Good luck!!!!!
Just to clarify a common misconception.
You don't ever transfer a license; you apply for a new one. Once you have completed the endorsement process to FL, you will hold 2 licenses. You must maintain your OH license by renewing it when it comes due, or place it on inactive status.
A very wise nursing instructor once advised us to always keep our original license active, unless it was simply not feasible to do so. Having moved a number of times, I have accumulated 6 licenses. Every time I apply to a new state, I thank my lucky stars that my original license is still active, as it makes the endorsement process much quicker and easier.
Good luck!
I have been licensed in three states. I only keep an active license in the state I am currently working in. Despite this, I have never had a problem with endorsement by the next state. The Nurse Practice Acts in each state have rules that detail the licensure process. Check with the BON for requirements.
niklynn
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I am a new nurse currently living in Ohio. Right before I started my job, my father passed away. My mother is now all alone here in Ohio (besides me & my siblings)...she is talking about moving to Florida within the year where her entire family lives...I would obviously make the move as well & was wondering if anyone knows how to go about transferring my license & how much it would cost? I don't think I could survive through state boards again!!!!!