Help! Its been four months since I graduated and still not able to test

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Hi all, I am from California, went to nursing school out of state, and came back to CA to test. My first problem occurred when I was filling out the application to test on ca.breeze.gov and they did not list my school as an option, even though it is accredited. I called for months, emailed, faxed with no answer or response ever. I finally go through to someone about two months after my graduation who told me that if it wasn't listed my school wasn't accredited, which I know is not true. She then proceeded to tell me to just pick a school with a similar name as mine, but send the transcripts from my actual school (obviously), so I did just that. It has now been 8.5 weeks since everything was sent in (I did fingerprints ahead of time and did rush on my transcripts right as I filled out my app). I once again am unable to get a hold of anyone at the CA BON, the phone line is constantly busy. I REALLY need to test, as I am in a very bad financial situation and without a home and my school loans need to start being paid back in January. I am desperate for any advice about what I can do to be able to test. It has been four months since graduation, I really need to test. Thanks

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hmm...is there anyway to go to the office in person?

Will move to NCLEX forum and wish you the best

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Specializes in Adult Internal Medicine.

As far as my knowledge of CA BON they require the school be both nationally accredited AND meet their state educational requirements.

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its an 8 hour drive (at best) but I just may have to do that! thanks!

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Try signing up for the NCLEX by requesting to be licenced in the state where you went to school. Maybe then your school will be listed as an option. Once you are licensed in one state you can apply for reciprocity.

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Am I allowed to have open applications in two states at one time? Pearson vue made this seem like you cannot do that. That one would have to expire before you could try another. Thanks for the help!

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oh gosh, i didn't even consider that. my school has a well respected long standing program and i really would be shocked if it did not meet CA standards, i guess only time will tell on that one.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Am I allowed to have open applications in two states at one time? Pearson vue made this seem like you cannot do that. That one would have to expire before you could try another. Thanks for the help!

No, you are correct. Only one application for state/NCLEX at a time with Pearson Vue. You will go through the same process for endorsement with CABRN therefore IMHO save your money and hold out for CABRN to make a decision if you want to live and work in CA. CABRN is very particular about educational credentials.

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