CA RN license endorse to TN

U.S.A. Tennessee

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Hi everyone!

I am from Tennessee and planning to take NCLEX RN California. I am wondering if anyone know if ever I passed my NCLEX RN in California and have my license endorsed to Tennessee, do I need to take the Tennessee NCLEX RN? and CGFNS? Thanks

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

There is only one NCLEX exam no matter where you take it, NCLEX is a national exam.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

CGFNS may be required if you trained outside the US

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Hi, Im from Tennessee and received my endorsement from California. I am almost positive that you only have to apply for endorsement. I have a compact license but have applied for multiple non-compact licenses (for traveling) and none so far have required me to retake the Nclex. Hope it helps.

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so there is no need for me to travel to CA to take the NCLEX-RN. You mean I can take it here in TN?

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thanks everyone for your reply

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
so there is no need for me to travel to CA to take the NCLEX-RN. You mean I can take it here in TN?

You can sit the exam at any test center that hosts the exam all around the world as long as you have a valid ATT. The results will go to the BON/BRN on the ATT

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Specializes in Community Health/School Nursing.

Once you take the NCLEX-RN and PASS it is good for the entire USA. You only have to apply for license in another state. All it takes is paper work and money. I have my FL, TN, Virgin Island License.

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