california pass letter expired, no ssn

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Hi everyone, have some questions here: My NCLEX Pass Letter expired last 2010. I dont hold any license anywhere in the US. Now, I want to reactivate my file at the CBRN. One of my friend said that I have to take NCLEX again as my Pass letter lapse for 8 years since i got in 2006. Is this the new rules now in CBRN? I hope am not going to sit down and take the nclex again!!!

I hope someone can share there knowledge and ideas on this.

Thank you.

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

It's not a new rule just a little known regulation. There is an eight year limit in CA BRN for NCLEX passing and no license or practice as a registered nurse.

From the source:

Reinstatement of a Lapsed RN License (8-Year Renewal/Retake)

Applicants for reinstatement must have once held a permanent license in California that has been lapsed (expired) 8 years or longer. The two methods of reinstatement are as follows:

Applicants who presently hold a current and active registered nurse license in another state, U.S. Territory, or Canada may apply as an 8-Year Renewal.

Applicants that DO NOT hold a current and active registered nurse license in another state, U.S. Territory, or Canada are required to retake the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and must apply as an 8-Year Retake.

Board of Registered Nursing - Reinstatement of a Lapsed RN License (8 Years or Longer)

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