California - LPN/LVN BY ENDORSEMENT

Tacylyn:

Thanks for the reply.

I tried the above site ... but they say one needs to "contact the board directly" with regards to information regarding LVN license by endorsement. I was hoping someone on this board (www.allnurses.com) could let me know what the process entails.

Unfortunately, I am away from home this week -- and only have access to one of those TracPhone cell phones that run about 20 cents per minute.

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All:

Anyhow, if anyone here has any info regarding the California LPN/LVN licence by endorsement ... would like to hear about it.

Thanks!!!

John Coxey

Cali:

- Does the LVN board grant temporary licenses -- or does one have to wait the 6 to 8 weeks?

- What about fingerprint cards? I saw that fingerprint cards are required for RN licensure, what
about for LPN licensure?

Thanks in advance,

John Coxey

Cali:

- Thanks for the information. I will call the California BON on Monday when I get back to NY (am currently doing agency work this weekend in RI).

- FYI: For Rhode Island ... all I did was show up at the BON and they issued me a temporary 90 day license in 15 minutes. I received the permanent LPN license in about 4 weeks, and the cost was around US $70.

- I am currently taking a Chemistry class (brick-and-mortar college). That wraps up in mid-December then I am doing the Excelsior LPN-RN program ... which means I can finally do some travelling.

- I've seen a fairly decent number of LPN jobs (travel) offered for California ... so figured I would like to give it a try. Been there many times (when I was in the Software industry) ... and really liked northern California (Redding and Dunsmuir).

- Anyhow, thanks for the information. Will keep you posted.

John Coxey
(Syracuse, NY)