[pmh27]

Hi everybody my story is a complicated one to begin I'm a deployed soilder in Iraq right now who was in nursing school. Being in the military and going nursing school was a bad mix for me due to obvious obligations. So the questions is when I get back does anyone know is it possible for a person from IL to challenge the calif PN exam and work at the VA in chicago. I've think read as much literature as I can on it just want a few opinions from others. Any help this soldier would appreciate thanks.

[TheCommuter]

If you were working as a medic in the military, then California will permit you to challenge the NCLEX-PN exam to become an LVN in their state. However, your licensure would only be limited to California.

[Pertlvn03]

Yes, you can work for the VA or any other federal facility like fed prison as a nurse provided you have a licensed. You might want to check out http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/method3.htm

If you qualify you can apply for Method 4:

Good Luck!