Advice needed! (New grad)

U.S.A. California

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Hello, I just graduated from an accelerated nursing program in PA. We are moving out to California so I will have to get my licenses for CA. The whole process of just signing up for the nclex through the state of CA is a nightmare. I have already submitted an application along with the fee but realized I still need to pay $49 for the fingerprint card. So that means I may have to start all over and pay the $150 again (Since they are nonrefundable) just to add on the $49 fingerprint charge. I am frustrated, I have emailed them, called them for weeks now and nothing. Their answering machines pick up and then hang up on me after explaining they are busy. I tried calling since 8am (a little after 8am) and throughout the entire day.

So my question is... do i just say screw it to CA and take the state boards for PA then fly out there to have a licenses endorsement/transfer? or do I suck it up and try to figure this crap out. I am looking for a faster route because time is ticking yet nothing is getting done waiting on a response from BON of CA.

If you have transferred or taken your NCLEX for CA as an out-of-state, I would love hear of your experiences and ask you for your advice! Please and thank youuu!!!

Specializes in ICU.

Do you plan to move back to PA? You can get through by selecting a different prompt just to get to someone.

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