on various applications to different states

Silverdragon102, BSN · May 26, 2008

It is possible to apply to several states in the US at the same time? Like if I am already licensed in california, had applied there, yet, I am still applying to other states and ask for a reciprocity? Will there be a conflict?
I am a nurse in another country and plans to work in the US.

If you have a license you can apply to as many states as you want but will still have to go through the process of foreign trained nurse and meet their requirements whether it is application for license or endorsement. Ca will not give you a license without SSN but you can apply to another state via application for license and ask Ca to forward your results. If applying to numerous states it will add up in costs I would say much better to wait for things to move with your PD and when you know where you are going to live then apply to that state if you haven't already done so. Not sure why you want to apply otherwise to other states

suzanne4, RN · May 26, 2008

There is absolutely no reason to apply for other states at this time and we also do not have reciprocity with licenses here. Only the NCLEX exam has it. Meaning that you will need to complete the requirements for each and every state that you want a license in. Just having passed the NCLEX does not automatically get one a license in every state.

Why wouod you wish to apply for several other states at the same time, not sure what your reason is for wishing to do that. But be aware that licensing fees with all of the costs can be over $100 for each and licenses are only valid for two to three years for most states and then you need to pay fees again to renew.

suzanne4, RN · May 26, 2008

And if you do not hold a SSN#, then you are not licensed in CA even if you pass the NCLEX exam in the first place.