Mid-State Technical College
Associate Degree Nursing
 

Transition to Work Tips

1. You need a temporary permit to work at all before you are licensed.

2. After graduation you sign your name “GN” which means Graduate Nurse. 

3. When you pass NCLEX you can sign your name “RN” which means registered nurse.

4. You will send in two envelopes to register for licensure

•    One is to the State Board of Nursing

•     One is to the testing service  
  

5. Once the temporary permit is issued it is good for 90 days and then it expires.  So, if you want to keep working, you will want to take your NCLEX exam within 3 months

6. You will receive two envelopes:

•   One will be your temporary permit

•   One will be your authorization to test
  

7. After NCLEX:

•   If you Passed:  - HOORAY!!      You are a registered nurse.  Congratulations!  Don’t     forget to renew your license every two years.  Don’t let it expire.

• If you didn’t pass – you will need to work in another capacity.  You cannot be a GN              because the permit expires when you take your NCLEX exam and get results.                        Most people work as an intern or a nurse tech or something of that nature.

    8.   As you begin your new job keep these strategies in mind to be prepared for practice:

• Think Positive

• Be Flexible

• Get Organized

• Stay Healthy
• Find A Mentor
• Have some FUN
• Know what is expected of you  in your job