CA to TX endorsement

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Hello all :)

I graduated Dec 2010 from an ADN program and have been licensed since Feb :D I have applied for a trillion jobs out here in California, but no luck yet (shocker :p). My family moved to El Paso, TX last year and now that I'm done with school, I'm thinking of heading out there, too. I have been looking into getting my license endorsed in Texas and have looked through their Board of Nursing website for the requirements and application process. I'm pretty sure I need to have a Texas license before applying out there, so my question is, once I'm endorsed in Texas, my California license is still good, right? So if I get a job offer here in California (wishful thinking :rolleyes:) I am still able to accept it even though I'm also endorsed in Texas?

Thanks! :heartbeat

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Specializes in SRNA.

Yes, you can hold licenses in as many states as you're willing to meet the requirements and pay the fees.

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Hi Samstra,

You can be licensed in both states and remember to renew it every year. I originally got my license in CA and got it endorsed to TX. While I'm working in TX and holding a TX license, my CA license is still active. Good luck with your job search!

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Ok great, thanks for your answers!

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I moved from Cali to TX, and i was just a lvn and trying to be a RN, I think you are still eligible to take the test to get your license.

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