Trouble with NP Credentialing- help needed!

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Hi all,

   Here is my situation: I have a FL Compact state license. With this, I have been working PRN in GA for the past year without problems. I recently passed my AGACNP boards (yay!) which I took in the state of GA. I live in the state of GA and plan to be here for years to come. Upon applying for my NP license, there is a section on the credentialing checklist saying I need to get my RN license endorsed by the state of GA. 

Does that mean I have to go through the whole process of getting a GA license - fingerprinting, getting my old RN jobs validated by HR for proof of employment, etc? 

This seems crazy considering I have already been working in the state of GA without any problems. I don't even want to work as an RN anymore - why do all of this?! 

If anyone has a similar situation or guidance, I would be so appreciative. Navigating this process has been brutal. Thank you in advance. 

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If you live in GA, and have been working there as an RN, you should have already applied for licensure with the GA BON.

And yes, if you work as an APRN, you also need to maintain your RN license as well.

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@chareThank you for your reply. I worked PRN in GA while maintaining my FL residency. In August 2024 I officially obtained a lease in GA. I was just using my compact FL license the whole time and at the same job, so I haven't had to do any endorsements. I am still confused!

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Yes, so long as you maintained FL residency, you could work in GA, using your FL license.  Now that you've moved to GA, with the intent to establish residency there, you will need to apply for licensure with the GA BON.  However, will be allowed to work on your FL license will the GA BON processes your application.

As for fingerprinting, I suspect you are going to have to do this again.

Best wishes.

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