Re: hello
Where do you actually wish to work? If it is Texas, then get the CES completed and go on from there. The CES is not an exam, just an evaluation of your coursework that you did. Not sure what there is to be worried about.
The bigger issue that I see is that you cannot submit anything without having the received the license. Nothing will get processed without having that, and CVFNS will not issue the CES without seeing it, and therefore you cannot sit for the NCLEX exam without it. This also holds true for any state, if you took the exam, you must be able to submit a copy of it with the application. You do not have a number yet, so you cannot submit an application to anyone.
CA is four to six months to get the ATT, but they will also not issue you a license, making it a real pain if you wish to endorse to Texas later on. You also will not see your passing score on the computer, but will need to wait for a letter from the BRN.
Yes, you may take the exam in Canada, but the sites do fill up easily in most areas.
Suggest that you read the sticky at the top of the International Forum called the "Primer" -- it will give you information that you need.
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