What is the best way to gain licensure in another state?

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I am a LVN in southern California and in about 1-2 years my family will be relocating to the state of Utah. I was wondering if I could get licensed there before we left California, or do I already have to be residing there? Are there any nurses on this forum from the Ogden area? Are there a good number of jobs there for LVNs? Any idea what they pay? Anyone know if there is much of a difference in duties between the 2 states? Any info/advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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You just have to apply for endorsement to the new state. You do not have to be residing in that state to get as license there.

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I am a LVN in southern California and in about 1-2 years my family will be relocating to the state of Utah. I was wondering if I could get licensed there before we left California, or do I already have to be residing there? Are there any nurses on this forum from the Ogden area? Are there a good number of jobs there for LVNs? Any idea what they pay? Anyone know if there is much of a difference in duties between the 2 states? Any info/advice will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Begin your reciprocity process long before you relocate. Little things can hang up the process; ie, I just got my fingerprints done for an IL license for the third time!! The first two were lost supposedly by the FBI. Unfortunately, I used fingerprint cards provided by the state. The third time I used a livescan vendor. Only way to go!

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You just have to apply for endorsement to the new state. You do not have to be residing in that state to get as license there.

Good to know...thank you! :)

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Begin your reciprocity process long before you relocate. Little things can hang up the process; ie, I just got my fingerprints done for an IL license for the third time!! The first two were lost supposedly by the FBI. Unfortunately, I used fingerprint cards provided by the state. The third time I used a livescan vendor. Only way to go!

Hi there! I was afraid that it may take awhile to get everything processed. :chuckle I will remember to get an early start on it. I still have some time left, we just want to relocate before our 3 year old begins school. :bluecry1: I am with you, the livescan is the only way to go!! Thanks for your time and good luck with obtaining your IL license! :thankya:

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