Licence by Endorsment.

loriangel14, RN · Jan 15, 2014

You only have to pass the NCLEX once. Yes you can apply for a licesne by endorsement.

denicu · Jan 20, 2014

Like the other poster said you do not need to take the NCLEX again. However, you will have to endorse your WA license to CA. If you go to the CA BON all the info is there and its pretty clear cut. If you have questions its best to call the BON although its difficult to get through. I called one morn at opening 8am and was shocked that I actually was able to speak to a very nice live person. I think this is important because as you noted you graduated from a nursing school outside of the US. I dont know what the nursing curriculum is like in Canada but from reading various posting from international nurses it appears some are having difficulty getting a CA license due to differences in nursing curriculum. My other suggestion, if possible is to go to CA to do the livescan and apply for temp license first-its a shorter wait time.

Christiney · Jan 21, 2014

Well that is a huge relief! :) I don't want to take the NCLEX again. Okay I will follow the guidelines on the CA BON but I see that I need a social security number? I don't have one since I work and live in Canada. What should I do?

elkpark · Jan 21, 2014

You cannot apply for a CA license until you have a SSN valid for work purposes.

Christiney · Jan 21, 2014

Okay so how do I get a SSN? Would I have to first work in Washington state where I am licensed and use that fo get to California? Or is there another way? Please help. I'm not familiar with the rules and regulations.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 21, 2014

Okay so how do I get a SSN? Would I have to first work in Washington state where I am licensed and use that fo get to California? Or is there another way? Please help. I'm not familiar with the rules and regulations.

Go to the social security website (http://www.socialsecurity.gov). You cannot obtain a SSN until you have permanent residency or valid work rights via visa (TN visa qualifies). You would have to obtain a job that qualifies for a TN visa in a state other than CA

Christiney · Feb 6, 2014

Go to the social security website (www.socialsecurity.gov). You cannot obtain a SSN until you have permanent residency or valid work rights via visa (TN visa qualifies). You would have to obtain a job that qualifies for a TN visa in a state other than CA

Okay so Ive decided I'm going to apply for work in washinton state. I'm going to go to a job fair this weekend and hopefully get hired. Can you tell me what the process is to obtain a work visa? Do I have to bring paper work for them to sign? Does my employer have to do anything? Please enlighten me I'm unsure. Thanks so much.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Feb 6, 2014

from the immigration website....TN NAFTA Professionals | USCIS

Christiney · Feb 7, 2014

Okay I read through it and from what I gather is that I can obtain a TN visa without a visa screen? Is that possible?

denicu · Feb 7, 2014

Okay I read through it and from what I gather is that I can obtain a TN visa without a visa screen? Is that possible?

I think the website about the TN visa is the best place for you to get your answers-unless someone has gone through this exp I would not trust their answers. There is another website-delphi forums and subforum called travel nurses and therapists. I dont see many now but there use to be a lot of Canadian nurses asking and giving info about TN visa. This is a website for travelers but I think that's how most of the nurses got to work in the US and they were sponsored by the travel agency. Good luck.