If I Earn My License As A Practical Nurse In Missouri, Can I Transfer That License To Washington State?


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If I go to school in Missouri and earn my license as a Practical Nurse (LPN), can I transfer that license to Washington state, or must I take classes in Washington state to be an LPN there?

3 Comments so far

  1. steve N on February 26, 2010 6:25 pm

    you have to apply for licensure in WA, every state have its passing score. just send in your application first then they will send you a package with info on what you need to do.

  2. Sarah on February 26, 2010 7:07 pm

    Yes,
    Provided you pay WA’s licensing fees, meet their background check requirements and any continuing education requirements that they have. Additionally, WA may have additional requirements besides passing the NCLEX (Most states require the same score). If so, then you would also have to meet this requirement.
    When you apply, you should have the option of checking licensing in another state.

  3. Kathy on February 26, 2010 7:24 pm

    Apply reciprocity.