Getting your education out of state?

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I live in a California and as you know there are wait list for every school. So one of my options was going to school in a different state, but I was wondering if anyone has had in problems when it comes to employment. What if I want to move back? Is it a good idea or bad idea? What are your thoughts and feelings on this. Also if you have gotten your nursing education in another state please share.

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Specializes in SICU, EMS, Home Health, School Nursing.

You can go to school in another state and then either test in your home state or the state where you went to school and then apply to get your license in your home state. One of my best friends went to school and took the NCLEX down in Texas. After she got her license she applied to get a license in Ohio and moved up here shortly after. It was pretty easy for her and it didn't take her very long to get her license here in Ohio.

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.

I attended nsg school out of state back in 1984-85 because I'd heard so much negativity about the local colleges here(political headgames and refused to play them). I'd also been very impressed with the college in the other state from previous experience. When I finished the program and returned to the current state I'm in, I took the NCLEX here.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I attended an LVN program in Southern California a little over 2 years ago, and moved to Texas about 1 month after graduation. Even though I live in a state that is different from the one where my education originally was obtained, I have not had any issues with employment whatsoever.

Most hiring managers do not care where you attained your education, just as long as you are a warm body with a pulse, a nursing license, and a readiness to fill their current staffing needs. Hiring managers are not going to refuse to interview or hire you simply because you attended school outside the state. Good luck with your future aspirations!

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Specializes in Occ health, Med/surg, ER.

No, I got my education in NM, live in Texas, and also licensed in California. Just a hassle dealing with the Boards of Nursing. Other than that, I didnt have any problems.

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Specializes in mostly in the basement.

Hey Pumpkin,

I did exactly that three years ago---but because at the time there were no accelerated BSN programs in CA or maybe there were a couple but nothing compared to how many there are now----wow----in only three years! There's no true nursing shortage anyway and I can only imagine what will happen a few years from now with all these new programs. Ironic, but I digress.

I got the BSN out of state but took my initial NCLEX here in CA so this is my only license. No one cared AT ALL where I went to school--except maybe to say.....blank? Never heard of it :)

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