Licensing boards continue to face staffing and workload challenges across the country. Our team has continued to see processing and response delays across all boards. We encourage all candidates to apply for licensure as soon as possible and allow extra time for processing.
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: Most states require verifications of all professional occupational therapy licenses ever held, both current and expired. There is typically a form within the application package that you can use to submit your verification requests. You will need to copy this form and use one for each state in which you have ever been licensed as an occupational therapist. We recommend that you check with those state boards to find out the mailing address and fee for verifications.
Score Transfer: All states require you to request a transfer of your NBCOT scores. This request is an online process where you will submit your information and payment via the NBCOT website. Your score report will be mailed to the board within 15 business days.
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 licensure. Please read through the application carefully to see what CEUs, if any, are required for initial licensure.
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