moving to california

You can take it anywhere. Early welcome to California! Where will you be stationed?

way too far away from me. I'm up north.

Thread moved to the California Forum.

As soon as you have a completed set of transcripts, you can submit them to CA via License by Examination. And take the NCLEX exam.

That is all that you need to do and good luck.

The fastest way to get a license in California is to:
1) register with Minnesota for licensure by exam - takes 1 week.
2) take NCLEX - check out Pearson Vue web page for locations.
3) After passing, register with License by Endorsement to California for a permanent and temporary license - takes 4-5 weeks.

If you choose to Register with California for licensure by exam it may take 6-7 months to get the okay to write the NCLEX. I called the CAL Board of Reg Nursing in October and they were still processing May applications for licensure by exam!!!
In the long run you will pay up to $150 approx. more, but get a license a lot sooner. Hope this helps. I am speaking from first hand experience. Also even if your husband is being transferred you may be entitled to relocation or sign on bonuses with the hopsital. If you do not need the relocation bonus they can increase the sign on. By the way don't sweat the NCLEX it's easy. 1 hour and 78 questions. I'm from Canada and I had no problem with the exam, even with the SI unit converstions. Good Luck!

I would take the exam where you are and then apply for a Ca license. I think that would be less confusing. They are all testing the same way but you don't want to get lost in paperwork. SanDiego is a nice area. Welcome to CA.

Board of Nursing in Ca. Takes forever! I repeat takes for ever!!!