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RN Licensure
Board will decide if needed
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
48 hrs walk-in/30 days mail
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
4 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
RN: 3-4 weeks with LiveScan
LPN: 3-4 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:
No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:RN: LiveScan in CA required for temporary permit
LPN: LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
4-5 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required; online application
4-6 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
3-5 days
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
4 weeks
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
2-3 Weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
1-2 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
2+ weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
2-3 Weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
RN: Same day
LPN: 1-2 weeks
Compact:
Yes
Walkthrough:RN: Yes
LPN: No
Notes:
LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
2 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
2-3 Weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
3-4 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:License processed through PCS in Tennessee
6-8 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
5 days
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:Border state recognition registration available
2 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
2 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:Fingerprint cards required
2-3 Weeks
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
4-6 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan and application drop of req'd for temp permit
8-10 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
3 Weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
4-6 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
2 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
1-2 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
2-3 Weeks
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
3 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required (online application)
3-4 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:Fingerprint cards required
4 weeks
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Same day or 2 Weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:Yes
Notes:LiveScan (same day) or fingerprint cards (mail-in)
1-2 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:Must use fingerprint cards from the Board
4-6 weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
2-3 Weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
3-4 weeks (no temp permit)
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Same day
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:Application drop off required for temporary permit
10 business days
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:Online application
3 weeks
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:Fingerprint cards required
2-3 Weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
2-3 Weeks
Compact:Yes
Walkthrough:No
Notes:Fingerprint cards required
3 weeks
Compact:No
Walkthrough:No
Notes:LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Please note that timeframes for verifications, transcripts, and background checks can affect the processing times for travel nurses, and each person’s situation may vary slightly. Please check with your recruiter to get more detailed information. Please note: time frames are subject to change!
Verifications: All state boards require verification of your original state of nursing licensure; some boards will also require your most recent state of licensure and/or an active state license. Most state verifications can now be ordered through the Nursys website – www.nursys.com. If your state is not listed, you will need to obtain the required form and submit it to your state. We recommend that you check with those state boards to find out the mailing address and fee for verifications.
Transcripts: Some states require original transcripts delivered directly from your school. Please read through the application carefully to see if this situation applies. If transcripts are required, the application package may contain a request form you can use to submit to your school. Always check with your school to confirm where these requests are to be sent and find out if they charge a fee for this service.
Important: State boards will not accept copies of transcripts that you might already have received. They must be originals sent directly from the school.
CEUs: Some states require the completion of CEUs for travel nursing licensure. Please read through the application carefully to see what CEUs, if any, are required for initial licensure.