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Alabama
Timeframe:
Board meets the 2nd Friday of each month except March
Alaska
Timeframe:
1-2 weeks
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Arizona
Timeframe:
60 days
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Arkansas
Timeframe:
2nd Friday every other month
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California
Timeframe:
If sending fingerprint cards: 5 months LiveScan: 4-6 weeks
Application:
Notes:
They offer a temp license, but it takes the same timeframe as the regular license and costs and additional $30. LiveScan or fingerprint cards required.
Colorado
Timeframe:
2-3 Weeks
Notes:
SLPAs do not require licensing.
Connecticut
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
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Delaware
Timeframe:
3rd Tuesday of every month
Application:
Notes:
Complete application file must be in 3 business days prior to board meeting.
Florida
Timeframe:
30+ days
Application:
Notes:
1 hour HIV/AIDs education; 2 hours medical errors education
Georgia
Timeframe:
App needs to be at the board 10 days prior to board meeting. Board meets 3rd Monday of every month.
Application:
Notes:
Online application
Hawaii
Timeframe:
20-30 days from receipt of application
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Idaho
Timeframe:
Varies based on board meeting.
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Illinois
Timeframe:
4-6 weeks
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Indiana
Timeframe:
CCCs 2-3 weeks; if no CCC, has to be board reviewed (meets quarterly).
Application:
Notes:
LiveScan or fingerprint cards required.
Iowa
Timeframe:
3-4 weeks
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Kansas
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
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Kentucky
Timeframe:
Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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Louisiana
Timeframe:
60 day grace period upon receipt of app
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Maine
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
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Maryland
Timeframe:
2-5 weeks
Application:
Notes:
No longer offering a temp license.
Massachusetts
Timeframe:
CORI check run after app is complete: 2-3 weeks
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Michigan
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
Application:
Notes:
Fingerprint cards required.
Minnesota
Timeframe:
4-6 weeks
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Mississippi
Timeframe:
1-2 weeks
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Missouri
Timeframe:
30 days
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Montana
Timeframe:
30 days
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Nebraska
Timeframe:
7-10 days
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Nevada
Timeframe:
2-3 Weeks
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New Hampshire
Timeframe:
Based on board meeting- 1st Thursday of the month
Application:
Notes:
Must obtain criminal history reports from any state lived/worked in (done through state police); request application from board.
New Jersey
Timeframe:
4-6 weeks
Application:
Notes:
LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
New Mexico
Timeframe:
30+ days
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New York
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
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North Carolina
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
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North Dakota
Timeframe:
Varies. Licenses are mailed out weekly once all documentation is received.
Application:
Notes:
Need score report - not verification of certification.
Ohio
Timeframe:
Based on board meeting- need to check website for dates
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Oklahoma
Timeframe:
Based on board meeting every other month- application must be complete 1 week prior
Application:
Notes:
Background check required
Oregon
Timeframe:
1-2 weeks
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Pennsylvania
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
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Rhone Island
Timeframe:
4-6 weeks
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South Carolina
Timeframe:
4-6 weeks
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South Dakota
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
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Tennessee
Timeframe:
6 weeks
Application:
Notes:
LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Texas
Timeframe:
3-6 weeks
Application:
Notes:
LiveScan or fingerprint cards required.
Utah
Timeframe:
2-3 weeks
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Vermont
Timeframe:
5-7 Weeks
Application:
Notes:
LiveScan or fingerprint cards required
Virginia
Timeframe:
1-2 weeks
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Washington
Timeframe:
1-2 weeks
Application:
Notes:
AIDS education and training requirement; background check required.
West Virginia
Timeframe:
1-2 Weeks
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Wisconsin
Timeframe:
60 days; normally takes 30 days
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Wyoming
Timeframe:
1-2 weeks
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District of Columbia
Timeframe:
3 weeks
Application:
Notes:
Fingerprint card 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!
