gaining licensure in CA

pickledpepperRN · Feb 12, 2004

Licensure by Endorsement

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Click for APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT /pdf/end_app_2003.pdf>

NOTE: Application does not include fingerprint cards or live scan form. Click HERE /fpinstruct.htm> to request these items.

Applicants must provide the following:

Appropriate Fees.

Completed Application for Licensure by Endorsement.

Completed fingerprints using either the Live Scan Process or the Applicant Fingerprint Card (Hard Card) processing method as directed in the INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING FINGERPRINT CARDS. Submit the appropriate nonrefundable TOTAL FEE as directed on the Application Fee Schedule.

One recent 2" x 2" passport-type photograph.

Completed Verification of License form OR Nursys License Verification Request form if you board of nursing participates in Nursys. International graduates must submit license verification from the board of nursing where the examination was taken. (See detailed instructions.)

Request for Transcript form(s) completed and forwarded directly from the nursing school(s) with certified transcripts.

If applicable, documents and/or letters explaining prior convictions or disciplinary action and attesting to the your rehabilitation as directed in Section II of the General Information and instructions.

Temporary License form (optional) if you wish to begin work pending issuance of a permanent license. *Applicants wishing to obtain a temporary license on a walk-through basis, click HERE /pdf/tlcounter.pdf> for minimum requirements.

FOR INTERNATIONAL GRADUATES:

Send Breakdown of Educational Program for International Nursing Programs form to your school with the Request for Transcript form. Also provide the Certified English Translation form to your certified translator if your transcript is not in English. (See supplemental Application Instructions for International Graduates.)

BOARD ADDRESS

Mailing Address:Board of Registered Nursing P.O. Box 944210 Sacramento, CA 94244-2100

Street Address:Board of Registered Nursing 400 R Street, Suite 4030 Sacramento, CA 95814-6239

newgrad2005 · Feb 12, 2004

Wow...thanks spacenurse!!!

FutureNurse2005 · Feb 17, 2004

good information for me too! thanks!

jlnurse · Jan 8, 2005

Hi spacenurse,

You give good advice. I hope you can help me too. There has been a misunderstanding with me and my nurse recruiter. Now I'm screwed. I have at most a couple months to submit my fingerprint cards to the Cali BON because they only hold the other required documents I sent them for 6 months until I give them my application and fees. I haven't sent in my fees and application because I thought my recruiter was going to fly me to sacramento to do a walk thru live scan. I misunderstood and they said that they would send me to pick up my liscence when it was done and only when it was done. Now time is really running out. I've emailed the cali BON for the fingerprint application last month, but I never got it yet. I haven't sent in my application or the fees yet because I was thinking I would sent it with the fingerprint cards once they were done. Do you think that I should send the liscence edorsement application and total fees (application fee and fingerprint fees) now and then send the fingerprint cards in hopes that the cali BON will sort it and put it together when I mail it out. Time is really running out. What do you think I should do? Please help me.

jl

begalli · Jan 9, 2005

jlnurse-

Have you tried calling the BON? (916) 322-3350.

I'm not spacenurse, but I think you should go ahead and send your application and fees.

It appears that four of your six months to get them the info they need have already passed.

Better get crackin'!

jlnurse · Jan 10, 2005

Hi bengalli,

Yes, I have tried calling the BON. I was on hold forever, so I just emailed the Cali BON. I emailed them re: sending the fingerprint application and re: my current situation which is how I found out that I have within 6 months to hand in the application. Ok, well, I will go ahead and send the application now. Thanks for your help.

jl

jlnurse · Jan 10, 2005

Hi begalli,

sorry. I spelt your ID name wrong.

jl

caterpillar man · Jan 12, 2005

I SYMPATHIZE WITH YOU. ON THE OTHER HAND I HAVE 2 MORE YEARS TO GO AND AM TARGETING IN. IN THE FUTURE. WILL IN. OFFER RESIPROSITY(sp?) FOR RN's FROM CA.? SORRY I CANT ANSWER YOUR QUESTION, BUT DO YOU KNOW THE ANSWER TO MINE? THANKS FOR ANY INPUT YOU MAY HAVE. GOOD LUCK, SINCERELY FROM NOR-CAL. BILL

jlnurse · Jan 12, 2005

Hi caterpillarman,

I'm Canadian. I don't know if you're referring to Indiana or India, but in either case, I do not know the process. You have to contact the nursing board of wherever you want to get reciprocity to find out exactly what you need. If you are thinking of going to Indiana, go on this site by location to ask people from there, but also go to the Indiana board of nursing website. Why do you want to leave Cali?

jl

jlnurse · Jan 12, 2005

Hi,

I finally recieved the fingerprint application from the Cali BON. Of course they didn't send any instructions or a return envelope like my friend had gotten when she was in the process applying to Florida. Luckily, she shared her instructions with me. I don't know why the Cali BON is so difficult. I mean, if these applications are not filled out properly, then you'll be rejected and they keep the fees. The instructions to fill out the fingerprint applications on the BON website aren't even complete! This is such a hassle. I hope working and living in Cali is gonna be less complicated and that people there are more considerate and helpful.

jl

begalli · Jan 12, 2005

Hi jlnurse,

Sorry you've had such a hard time. My experiences with the CA BON has been nothing but good. Maybe you've slipped through the cracks somehow.

As far as people here in CA being considerate and helpful and if you are speaking in regard to where you will be working, it's really no different than any other place. It depends where you go, there's good and bad no matter where you go. But in general, I think CA is a friendly, welcoming place.

If you decide to come to the SF Bay Area, pm me and I'll give you a list of some good places to work and places to be wary of.

Go get your fingerprints! Get them in the mail. Look at these adverse events as just a challenge to your smarts and knowing how to use the resources available to you. Know that you are handling it!

:)