visit california just to take nclex

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Hi.. I arrived seattle through k1 visa.. I am a nurse in the Philippines.. I found out that washington state requires cgfns, toefl, etc,.Can I just take my license in california even though i don't live there.. I just have few cousins there.. Thank you so much..

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

Contact the California BON :)

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Specializes in Rheumatology/Emergency Medicine.

Yes you can take the state board there, my Filipina wife is studying for her boards in CA. We live in TN. And I believe that you can take the CA boards where you live, but you'll want to check that part out for sure.

Good luck

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Specializes in SRNA.

You don't have to physically go to CA to take the NCLEX. You can apply to get a CA license, take the NCLEX at a testing center in WA and request the results be sent to CA. NCLEX is a national exam, however to practice you need a state license.

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