Posted by Genevieve Gipson Web host on July 5, 2008, 4:19 pm, in reply to "Moving to CT"
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Dear Luz
This is called reciprocity and you will need to contact both states to request their help and forms. EAch state does this differently and you may even be able to do it on line - so check
Below are addresses and the scroll down for an Info sheet with directions about how to contact these folks..
CONNECTICUT
CT Nurse Aide Registry
CT Dept. of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue, MS# 12 MQA
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
Phone: (860) 509-7596 FAX: (860) 509-7607
Registry Managed by Promissor
PO Box 13785
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: (800) 566-8668
Online NAR:www.asisvcs.com/services/registry/sea
rch_generic.asp?CPCat=0607NURSE
RHODE ISLAND
RI Nurse Aide Registry
RI Dept. of Health Professionals
3 Capitol Hill, Room 105
Providence, Rl 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-5888
FAX: (401) 222-3352
Online Abuse Verif:
http://www.health.ri.gov/hsr/profession
s/n_assist_discip.php
SCROLL down for directions
HOW TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY
What is reciprocity - Reciprocity is the term used when you are asking one state to accept your approval from another state.
If you currently Licensed, Certified, Registered or State Approved in your own State and do not have findings of abuse on your records, you have the right to work as a NA in that state. If you want to move to another state, you will need to request Reciprocity. This means that you are asking the new state to recognize the approval you received from your home state. If you choose to keep your approval in both states, you must work in both states at least 1-2 shifts (see your States requirements) and be able to produce documentation of your work for both states. This can be a pay stub or verification letter from your employer.
By Federal and State Laws, you must pass a State prescribed course and test in order to work as a nursing assistant in a nursing home. You also cannot work as a nursing assistant in a nursing home in any state unless you are approved by that state. The states laws differ and some states have more stringent standards than others. You need to know if the state to which you are moving expects you to attend additional classes.
How to request reciprocity
The first step is to contact the Nurse Aide Registry in your home state and request an "Application for Enrollment by Reciprocity". Ask them if you should send the completed form to them or to the state to which you are moving.
Then contact the other state and ask them the same thing. Ask them if you will need to take additional classes in order to work as a NA in that state. Some nursing assistants have been able to fax their request directly to the state to which they are moving, some are required to send to the existing state, one state asks you to get a job in the new state and the facility will handle your reciprocity.
So states do differ --do not take chances, ASK. Be sure to get the name of those who talk with you and their phone numbers. Call them by name while you are talking so they remember you. Take good notes.
If the agency in your new state says it is acceptable for you to fax or mail info, then do this right away. Be sure to clarify the fax number and the mailing address. Then fax or mail your info to the attention of the person you spoke to. Ask them what items you will need to fax or mail but be prepared to send at least the following:
• Copy of your Social Security Card
• Copy of your drivers license (or other photo ID)
• Copy of your present State approval
• Copy of a recent pay stub, verification letter from your previous facility or something to document that you have worked in a nursing home in the past two years.
Tell them where you are moving from and where to and where they can send the new card.
They may ask for other info as well
When you send your info, include a brief note to thank the person who took time to talk with you and ask them to call you if they need more information.
Automated lines
When you call, you may get an automated line. Most automated lines are free 800 numbers and can provide some good information. Do listen and be prepared to write down numbers, but also always try to get a connection to a real person.
You must work at least one day every 2 years in order to keep your state approval. If you have not worked as a NA in the past 2 years, you will have to re-take the training.
The National Network NA Info Site - You can find more info about training, testing, and other NA info on our web site which is
• Look on left side of page
• Click on Button " New NA FAQ"
• Select training, testing, reciprocity, etc
Please bookmark this site and go to it frequently for NA updates about conferences, new regs and other info relating to NAs. Members also receive info about the NA On-Line Project, NA Authors Project, the National Twenty Year Club and other. Be sure to check in on the message board and to enroll in the NAs Connection on Line.
Hope this helps. Best of luck.
Genevieve Gipson, RN MEd RNC, Director
Network of Career Nursing Assistants
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