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Question: I am a nurse in the Army.  I am considering relocating to Maryland.  Will I need to get a state license in my field?  JohnS (U.S. Army)
Response: If you are equivalent to an LPN in the military, you are required to be licensed in MD.  I suggest you send a  list of your qualifications to the Maryland Association of Nurses for evaluation of your current credentials.  They will let you know if you need to take additional courses for your certification.  If so, you can take many of them while on active duty.


Question: How long is my clearance in effect after I leave the military?  MHall (US Navy)
Response:  You're familiar  with the concept of "Gap".  In order to avoid having your clearance become inactive, I suggest you begin looking for a job within 60-90 days of your discharge from the military.  If you are offered a position, and you still have some active duty time, depending on the command, you might be able to use your leave time to  transition into your new position prior to the expiration of your clearance.

In some cases, depending on the employer, the types of contracts they have, and the type of clearance required, you might be able to be hired without an active clearance if it is within a reasonable time.