Question:
Dear Donna,
I am a licensed vocational nursing student in Texas but I am moving back to Michigan where they have totally different laws. What will I have to do if I get my license in one state and want to work in another? Am I going to have to take two tests?
Kelly
Dear Donna,
I am a licensed vocational nursing student in Texas but I am moving back to Michigan where they have totally different laws. What will I have to do if I get my license in one state and want to work in another? Am I going to have to take two tests?
Kelly
Dear Donna replies:
Dear Kelly,
You have to apply in Michigan for a license by endorsement. Find out more about that at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/cis_fhs_bhser_nurseendpkt_74432_7.pdf. Scroll down to the section headed: PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
You should not have to take any tests. You may need to take certain CE courses before being issued a license there, but they will advise you. Here's related information if you do: http://CE.nurse.com/State-nurse-ce-requirements/Michigan.
Best wishes,
Donna
Dear Kelly,
You have to apply in Michigan for a license by endorsement. Find out more about that at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/cis_fhs_bhser_nurseendpkt_74432_7.pdf. Scroll down to the section headed: PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS.
You should not have to take any tests. You may need to take certain CE courses before being issued a license there, but they will advise you. Here's related information if you do: http://CE.nurse.com/State-nurse-ce-requirements/Michigan.
Best wishes,
Donna
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