CGFNS versus California board

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Hi everyone, I applied to be license in Utah which is required CGFNS(CP and CES). I already got CES. However, I decided to move to California. I know that CA has their own evaluation. But, I already go trough CGFNS process and want to use all of my documents from CGFNS instead of send directly from my school. I met the CA board and they said that they will accept the documents from CGFNS. Does anyone has a similar process like me? Please let me know how it go.

Thank you.

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California board accepts EDAS from CGFNS but it is possible that they will still ask for your transcript sent directly from your nursing school. EDAS is a bit expensive so I did the nursing school transcript route.

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I am going through a similar situation. Did you try EDAS? pls let us know how it went. Im torn whether to pay for EDAS or get my transcripts again from my schools.

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I am going through a similar situation. Did you try EDAS? pls let us know how it went. Im torn whether to pay for EDAS or get my transcripts again from my schools.

Hi jc11. I went to BRN to ask them about this question. They told me that they will accept the actual transcript from CGFNS. So I applied and sent my live scan then purchased E-das from CGFNS. Now, I'm waiting to eligible from California board. They also told me it might take up to 16 weeks for this process. I hope my answer is help.

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Thanks! I hope those documents are sufficient... cause you never know if they want more documents again in the future. I hope all goes well! keep us posted :) Good luck to us!!!

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Hi jc11. I went to BRN to ask them about this question. They told me that they will accept the actual transcript from CGFNS. So I applied and sent my live scan then purchased E-das from CGFNS. Now, I'm waiting to eligible from California board. They also told me it might take up to 16 weeks for this process. I hope my answer is help.
Hi Cherdsak, any update on your process that you could share? Hope everything went well.
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I don't think CA board of nursing has nothing to do with CGFNS. They asked for more detail from my school anyway. I basically wasted 225$ to pay CGFNS. I think, if you want to apply for CA, just apply by using the regular method from their website. Anyway, I got my Rn from Utah in November 11 last year and work as a Rn in Utah. Best luck for you.

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