kmtess Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Hi , I am graduating PA school in a few months. I know I can start the licensing process as soon as I pass the PANCE. Am I correct in assuming that I can complete all of the documents except the ones that have to be completed by where I get a job? Also, do you have to wait for your license to be issued before you can apply for a DEA number? All of this is confusing! Thanks, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted November 11, 2019 Administrator Share Posted November 11, 2019 All of it. Start the licensing process BEFORE you take PANCE. Start with an NPI first. Yes, you will need a state license before a DEA number, but that's simple and fast--just expensive. Which school are you in, and where in Washington do you want to practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmtess Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Hi, I am currently in my 6th of 8 clinical rotations . I go to University of St. Francis. I was born and raised in Washington and love it there. I plan on practicing around the seattle area. I went to University of Washington and was living there before I left for PA school. Thanks for the info! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmtess Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Hi Rev, one more question. I am reading all the requirement for Wa and it says "hospital privileges" and "delegation agreement". Do both of those have to be sent in before they will issue your license? So basically, you need a job to get a license?? Am I correct in interpreting that? Thanks Again, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted December 9, 2019 Administrator Share Posted December 9, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 2:18 PM, kmtess said: Hi Rev, one more question. I am reading all the requirement for Wa and it says "hospital privileges" and "delegation agreement". Do both of those have to be sent in before they will issue your license? So basically, you need a job to get a license?? Am I correct in interpreting that? Sorry for not noticing this earlier! No, you do not need a delegation agreement to get a license. You WILL need a delegation agreement to practice, but you don't have to have one to get a license. As I understand, those are now a one-day turnaround web form... haven't tried it yet myself. Also, hospital privileges are optional--I have never had any as an outpatient provider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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