Advice please regarding us licence

[s_elliott52]

Hi several years ago I applied to California for my nursing licence, I met their requirements and I passed the NCLEX first time. Unfortunately at the same time CA changed the requirements and to get my full licence I needed to get a social security number. As I am a UK citizen and I also trained in the UK. I was stuck in a catch 22 situation, I could get a SSN without a job and couldn't get a job due to the current immigration backlog. So last year California binned my file (after 3 years).

I had all my documents including proof I passed my NCLEX) stored with CGFNS. The Californian board of nursing had to confirm this in writing, it didn't come from myself.

So my main question is will I have to sit the NCLEX again or will another state accept the documents that are stored with CFGNS?

I am currently working in Canada and I still hope to move down to the US at some point. Also any advice regarding visa's would also be of great help.

I'm an ICU/CVICU with over 10 years experience.

thanks

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

You may have to go through CES report with CGFNS if the state requires it however you shouldn't have to resit the exam again, especially if you have continued nursing