I've been here in Fl for 4 months. I recently graduated nursing in the Philippines and passed my local board exam there. Now I apply my NCLEX in California for I believe if I passed the exam there's a lot of state that offers reciprocity if you passed California NCLEX. The question is, can endorse my Ca nursing license here in Florida without working experience in Ca?
nrsang97, BSN, RN 2,602 Posts Specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg. Has 22 years experience. Dec 11, 2008 You will need to contact both boards of nursing. Also at the top of the page there is a drop down menu labeled "Resources" and there is a link to all of the nursing boards.
Dirkje45 27 Posts Specializes in Cardiology PAC. Has 20 years experience. Dec 11, 2008 i've been here in fl for 4 months. i recently graduated nursing in the philippines and passed my local board exam there. now i apply my nclex in california for i believe if i passed the exam there's a lot of state that offers reciprocity if you passed california nclex. the question is, can endorse my ca nursing license here in florida without working experience in ca?if i'm understanding you correctly, you passed nclex in florida? why do you want to apply to take it again in california? it's not necessary. you take it once and you're done. if you actually move to california you can then, at that time, apply to get a ca license. better call the ca bon with any questions. they have the only definative answer to your question.
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Dec 11, 2008 Moved to the International forumNot sure why you have applied to Ca when living in Florida as you will still need to meet Florida foreign nurse requirements which is CES. Also we have had members report that they was unable to endorse to Florida from another state without any nursing experience in that state, there is also something written on Florida BON website regarding this. You are better applying straight to Florida if that is where you are planning on working. Be aware unless you have a SSN Ca will not issue a license and therefore can not endorseI would suggest a good read in this forum
tobby_walter 309 Posts Specializes in medical surgical nursing, MAN-MSN. Dec 11, 2008 I've been here in Fl for 4 months. I recently graduated nursing in the Philippines and passed my local board exam there. Now I apply my NCLEX in California for I believe if I passed the exam there's a lot of state that offers reciprocity if you passed California NCLEX. The question is, can endorse my Ca nursing license here in Florida without working experience in Ca?i guess your in a tourist visa status? passing the licensure exam in california bon will not guarantee you in applying for reciprocity since if no ssn no license given to you. some other states requires a license and an ssn. if im not mistaken in florida bon if one is applying for reciprocity they are requiring an experience from the state you are license with before they can approve your licensure by endorsment. i dnt get your point why not applying directly to florida bon if you really working there. well goodluck on your journey!:loveya:
Exquisite145 5 Posts Dec 12, 2008 No I'm not a tourist Visa. I'm an immigrant. I live in Florida and I apply for Ca-NCLEX coz the NCLEX process here in florida is so expensive. That's why I apply for Ca.
Exquisite145 5 Posts Dec 12, 2008 Moved to the International forumNot sure why you have applied to Ca when living in Florida as you will still need to meet Florida foreign nurse requirements which is CES. Also we have had members report that they was unable to endorse to Florida from another state without any nursing experience in that state, there is also something written on Florida BON website regarding this. You are better applying straight to Florida if that is where you are planning on working. Be aware unless you have a SSN Ca will not issue a license and therefore can not endorseI would suggest a good read in this forumBecause NCLEX processing fee here in Florida is way expensive than Ca. And I believe that if you passed Ca NCLEX there are a lot of state wherein they have recirpocity. I have SSN Fl. thank you
mesmerizex 45 Posts Dec 12, 2008 No I'm not a tourist Visa. I'm an immigrant. I live in Florida and I apply for Ca-NCLEX coz the NCLEX process here in florida is so expensive. That's why I apply for Ca.the cost is more expensive when you take it for california because once you passed the exam, you have to pay for endorsement fee plus CES which is a requirement for florida.
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Dec 12, 2008 Because NCLEX processing fee here in Florida is way expensive than Ca. And I believe that if you passed Ca NCLEX there are a lot of state wherein they have recirpocity. I have SSN Fl. thank youBeware that endorsing may be a problem for you if you do not get experience in another state. Florida has been strict with this rule this year as we have seen by a few members posting having problems endorsing because they have not worked as a nurse in the state they received their license. Will still be expensive because you still need to meet Florida requirements which includes CES for foreign trained nurse. I think you are going to find going this route is going to cost you more and end result may mean you can not work in Florida for a few years
allnurses Guide ghillbert, MSN, NP 3,796 Posts Specializes in CTICU. Has 27 years experience. Dec 12, 2008 There is no such thing as reciprocity for license, only for NCLEX. ie. you don't have to take the exam again. As stated above, it's no cheaper doing it this way because now you have to pay licensure fees to both CA and FL, as well as still following the process required for FL.
