How hard is it to get an RN residency position in California if you didn't go to nursing school in California?

[elf8399]

So I am currently in an ABSN program in Austin, Texas. I am originally from Southern California and am wanting to move back, but want to know more about the process of starting a nursing job there. I know I would have to get my license in California, but is there anything else I would need to do? Has anyone else done this? I have heard that it can be hard to get a residency position in California if you didn't go to school there so I'm wondering if I should just start a residency program here and then move after. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

[Kay Chan]

Hello,

Tbh it's really hard to get into a nursing residency in California and in other states really. Unless, your resume can stand out from the rest then sure. I have a friend in California who is in nursing and doesn't recommend it because the competition for the nursing residency there is fierce. 

For the endorsement part just read the endorsement requirement of moving to California and what they require you to do. I think they might ask for fingerprinting, but after you fill up the form and send it to them and do fingerprinting you just wait for them to process your papers to transfer your license. I think you should also call the California BON if you plan to work they should give you a temporary license in the mean time. Ask them how the temporary license works too while you wait for your license to be switched over.

 

Hope this helps.