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Jan 30, 2009 07:52 AM

USA state license question

Updated Jan 30, 2009 at 08:42 AM by blue-winged angel

Is it possible that one can acquire and hold two licenses of two different states in the USA? For instance, I passed my NCLEX-RN exam ( California) and already received my notification of passing the said exam. And I wanted to endorse it to another state to get a license. Is it possible to also get a license in California while having another state license?

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from ghillbert
Old Jan 30, 2009, 08:25 AM

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Yes, of course. As long as you meet the eligibility. Are you US-educated and a USC?
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from blue-winged angel
Old Jan 30, 2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ghillbert View Post
Yes, of course. As long as you meet the eligibility. Are you US-educated and a USC?
thanks for the reply. No, i'm a Philippines-educated registered nurse. I already passed the stateboard exam. So I can have two licenses huh, okay then.thanks again.
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from ghillbert
Old Jan 30, 2009, 08:45 AM

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Well in that case there may be a problem going -> CA. If you do not have a SSN (?) then CA will not release a license to you until you get one. You can't get one until you have a valid work visa. In addition, CA does its own evaluation of your credentials, even if you have NCLEX result. Try reading in the international forum here at the boards.
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from blue-winged angel
Old Jan 30, 2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ghillbert View Post
Well in that case there may be a problem going -> CA. If you do not have a SSN (?) then CA will not release a license to you until you get one. You can't get one until you have a valid work visa. In addition, CA does its own evaluation of your credentials, even if you have NCLEX result. Try reading in the international forum here at the boards.
yah, i understand California Board of Nursing has its own unique and quite grueling approach when in other states you can already get a license immediately without a SSN. Maybe I'll be thinking of endorsing my NCLEX result notification to another state. Currently, I am on the process of looking for a sponsorship.
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from Silverdragon102
Old Jan 30, 2009, 08:58 AM

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Moved to the International forum

You do not have a US license as Ca will not issue one without SSN therefore you can not endorse. You have to meet requirements for state for foreign trained nurse and request Ca forward your results. Would suggest a good read on this forum as this has been answered many times
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from blue-winged angel
Old Jan 30, 2009, 09:03 AM
Updated Jan 30, 2009 at 09:10 AM by blue-winged angel

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Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 View Post
Moved to the International forum

You do not have a US license as Ca will not issue one without SSN therefore you can not endorse. You have to meet requirements for state for foreign trained nurse and request Ca forward your results. Would suggest a good read on this forum as this has been answered many times
thanks ! i think i have met all the requirements needed for an international nurse. I passed NCLEX and IELTS, I have my visa screen too.

Thank you so much...
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from Silverdragon102
Old Jan 30, 2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by blue-winged angel View Post
thanks ! i think i have met all the requirements needed for an international nurse. I passed NCLEX and IELTS, I have my visa screen too.

Thank you so much...
Doesn't matter, each BON has their own requirements and may need CES doing from CGFNS or whatever requirements they want
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from blue-winged angel
Old Jan 30, 2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 View Post
Doesn't matter, each BON has their own requirements and may need CES doing from CGFNS or whatever requirements they want
okay, no problem. I think it depends on each state because some state doesn't require CES. Thank you for that piece of advice. My greatest problem as of now is getting a sponsorship.
Thanks!
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No. 9
from Silverdragon102
Old Jan 30, 2009, 09:15 AM

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Yes that is your biggest challenge, finding a petitioner and joining the retrogression queue
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