Question about working w/o endorsement

In general if hired by an employer outside of your original state of licensing can u work temporarily while waiting for the
New state license? For example I am a new grad RN from NJ. I just relocated to PA and have a job interview. I'm wondering if they would hire me while I'm waiting for my PA endorsement? Anyone have experience with a similar situation?
It depends on the state and the facility......check the board site....http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal...rmation/572048

Thanks for the reply. Yes I check the site before. I guess my question is more about would not having the endorsement be a hinderance in the hiring process.

You can certainly get hired, but you can't work without valid licensure in the state -- whether that's a permanent license, a temporary permit (which lots of states offer to people who have applied for permanent licensure), or working on a valid "compact license."It would be up to the individual employer whether they would be willing to make you a job offer and start the employment process before you actually have a license in hand, but most healthcare employers (esp. the larger employers) are accustomed to dealing with people who are applying from out of state and may not yet be licensed and don't consider it a big deal (in my limited experience ).

Quote from elkparkYou can certainly get hired, but you can't work without valid licensure in the state -- whether that's a permanent license, a temporary permit (which lots of states offer to people who have applied for permanent licensure), or working on a valid "compact license."It would be up to the individual employer whether they would be willing to make you a job offer and start the employment process before you actually have a license in hand, but most healthcare employers (esp. the larger employers) are accustomed to dealing with people who are applying from out of state and may not yet be licensed and don't consider it a big deal (in my limited experience ).

I saw on the PA BoN website that PA offers temporary permits but only if you request one and pay the fee when you submit your application for endorsement (or initial license by examination).

I've seen the term compact license quite a few times throughout the threads on AN. What does it mean?Thanks in advance.

Quote from lapoRtaNIn general if hired by an employer outside of your original state of licensing can u work temporarily while waiting for theNew state license? For example I am a new grad RN from NJ. I just relocated to PA and have a job interview. I'm wondering if they would hire me while I'm waiting for my PA endorsement? Anyone have experience with a similar situation?

Quote from elkparkYou can certainly get hired, but you can't work without valid licensure in the state -- whether that's a permanent license, a temporary permit (which lots of states offer to people who have applied for permanent licensure), or working on a valid "compact license."It would be up to the individual employer whether they would be willing to make you a job offer and start the employment process before you actually have a license in hand...

Great guys. Thanks for the advice. Wish me luck next week

Ok I missed that up. Lol

Quote from AreEn17I've seen the term compact license quite a few times throughout the threads on AN. What does it mean?Thanks in advance.