Hi Guys, I need some answers

I'm currently going to school in Bohol, Philippines.

I'm in my third year, of a 4 year BSN program. Suffice to say, I need a year and a half till I graduate.

I'm a dual citizen. American, and the Philippines. I'm a resident of California.

Recently, I've been told by a classmate that I need to take the local board, before I can take the NCLEX.

My Fil-Am upperclassmen says otherwise.

I don't know which to believe.

It'd be great if I don't need to take the local board, in order to take the California NCLEX.

I mean, before I enrolled, I was under the assumption, that all I needed was was a diploma in order to take the California-NCLEX.

But, I don't know, I haven't been able to get a straight answer.

can somebody comment, possibly put my fears to rest?

Thanks.