True or false.....eager to know

What state are you in? I'm in Florida and I was hired the day after graduation. I worked as a GPN for two months before I took the NCLEX. I think it depends on the state as to whether you can work as a LPN before you are officially licensed.

I live in queens NY but willing to travel within the 5 boroughs. How long after being hired did u take your boards? Also did your job give you a deadline to show proof of your license or proof of passing the boards. I know you live in Florida but would you happen to know anywhere in NYC that hires without the license.Any info would help thanks

I was hired at the end of June, took boards first week of August. I believe my employer gave me a three month window to take and pass boards in order to keep my job. Sorry, I don't even know of anywhere in NYC Good luck though!

I'm in Texas. I was informed I had the job two weeks before I graduated, started working as a GVN five days after crossing the stage, took my boards a week later, and had my license three days after that.

It depends on the state and the facility. My facility would not hire me as a GPN. Florida.

It depends on what state your in....in massachusetts they do not have the graduate nurse title, which is a nurse prior to taking the boards....I took the boards about a month and a half after graduation since there were no dates open to take it any earlier....look up on your states BON website or ask an instructor cuz I know it varies from state to state. However there were a few facilities that would hire you w/ a testing date and pending successful completion of board(passing the NCLEX)....but those were few and far between since the economy was so bad and they have their pick....Good luck!

I live in queens NY but willing to travel within the 5 boroughs. How long after being hired did u take your boards? Also did your job give you a deadline to show proof of your license or proof of passing the boards. I know you live in Florida but would you happen to know anywhere in NYC that hires without the license.Any info would help thanks

I think in NY you just have to pass the board first before getting hired..people here just don't want to see another court schedules!

I worked as a GPN prior to passing the boards.

i live in NY....i was hired by the state as a GPN in july,passed boards in aug...2yrs ago...

Hi!!!! momtojosh,where in NY do you live and where exactly did you get hired.Thanks in advance

Happy New Year. Where do you live and how long did you work for prior to taking the boards.