IN licenesed RN looking to get CA RN license

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I'm am currently working as an RN in Indiana, but will be moving to CA in the next 6 months. How do I obtain my CA license? What steps do I need to take?

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Specializes in ED, MICU/TICU, NICU, PICU, LTAC.

California and Indiana both participate in NURSYS (well, California does for RN licensure). Reciprocity is much easier to obtain this way, so check out this link: https://www.nursys.com/NLV/TermsConditionsNLV.aspx. Good luck with your move!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Progressive Care.

Just go to the California Board of Registered Nursing website. It explains all...Board of Registered Nursing - Licensure by Endorsement

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Here in the great state of CA, we technically no longer have a BRN...go, California government :/ It is now known as the Registered Nursing Program. They're still licensing and endorsing people though.

Since it takes a long time--several weeks to a few months--to get endorsed even when we had a BRN, start the endorsement process early. You can file the application online and NURSYS is a help. You will have to send them transcripts from nursing school--have your school send them directly there. Also, you will need to send them a set of fingerprints--you can request a fingerprint card from them. Check with your local government offices to see where you can get fingerprinted.

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