Monte Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hello! New grad, just passed the PANCE here. I'm now looking to get licensed and deciding between two states! I live on the border of Mass and NH. Does anyone have input on past experiences or knowledge about which could end up better? I did read that Mass cosigning laws can be determined at the site of practice while NH can't. I also know NH has less income taxes. Lastly, if I were to work in Mass it wouldn't be around Boston, I prefer more rural work which can be found in either state. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHAD Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 1/24/2018 at 7:59 AM, Monte said: Hello! New grad, just passed the PANCE here. I'm now looking to get licensed and deciding between two states! I live on the border of Mass and NH. Does anyone have input on past experiences or knowledge about which could end up better? I did read that Mass cosigning laws can be determined at the site of practice while NH can't. I also know NH has less income taxes. Lastly, if I were to work in Mass it wouldn't be around Boston, I prefer more rural work which can be found in either state. Thank you! Honestly you don’t have to be licensed if you don’t have the money, to apply for jobs. I wasn’t licensed in Nevada prior to signing a contract because I’m Nevada you have to license with either DO or MD board depending on your collaborating Doc. I got a job offer and asked them which board I should license with so I didn’t have to waste money licensing with the board I didn’t have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beattie228 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Another vote for waiting until you have a job lined up first. A) you're able to leverage them to pay for it. Licensing fees add up quick, especially when you're fresh out of PA school and B) you're in between two states and would potentially get licensed in a state you wouldn't end up working in. Not necessarily a big deal (I hold licenses in two states to keep my options open), but it can create additional hoops to jump through. I had to send an official copy of my license from state X when applying to state Y as well as list professional references who could speak to my abilities from state X. Each state has their different nuances, but it's a lot simpler when you have a shorter check list to get through in order to get licensed. Congratulations on graduating and passing your PANCE. The PA profession is a great one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thank you two for answering! I'm realising that yes I can start applying without getting a specific licence first. I did start both state's processes, just haven't paid ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted January 30, 2018 Administrator Share Posted January 30, 2018 I would pay both and do both; having a license IN HAND is far more attractive to HR types than having a license "application in process". Reduce their time-to-money to reduce your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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