Tx to Ca

[oldskoolchop]

I have just started school this year in Texas. I am taking a course for CNA this semester, and starting RN next. There might be a possibility I could be moving to California shortly after I finish school. Has anyone with a license in Texas than obtained one in California? What did you have to do? Will the schooling here be accredited there? I have to take the NCLEX-RN with the Texas Board of Nursing, is that accepted in CA or will I have to take another in CA?

[BeccaznRN, RN]

You don't necessarily have to take the NCLEX in Texas first. I graduated from nursing school in Missouri, then submitted an application for licensure via exam in California. I took the exam there and received my CA nursing license all without getting a license through Missouri. I was told it would take FOREVER to do it this way, but I graduated in December and had my California nursing license by the end of February. If I remember correctly, I took the exam about three weeks after I got my approval letter to take it.

[skimpstah]

You can do what's called licensure by endorsement. You don't have to take the NCLEX again..this is a national test..you pass it one state, valid in all states. Look on California's board of nursing webpage to get all the details. I myself am looking into this option, and have browsed the webpage...not too difficult to transfer license.