How long after NCLEX do you get your license?

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Specializes in CNA.

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I’m in California been over a week, got unofficial pass . Where’s my license? How long did you have to wait? 

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Specializes in CEN, Firefighter/Paramedic.

It was the next morning for me.  Took my test Saturday and had the congrats email from my state Sunday morning at around 6:45am

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I took my test yesterday (Thursday) afternoon. I checked my states board of nursing license site for my name and it was listed there with my license number this morning (Friday). I didn't even get my quick results from Pearson yet so I was shocked I got my nursing license so quickly

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I took it in California too but took it as minnesota boards. However, they changed their system to require fingerprinting since the last time I took it and they needed me to complete that step before officially posting my license on BRN. Took almost a whole month! So be patient and know that it will be official in no time.

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Specializes in NICU.

Many states will post a license 1-2 days after passing NCLEX. California seems to be in the several weeks to month timeline. I am not sure if it is volume of nursing applications, lack of staffing, disorganization, or combination of all factors.

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Specializes in Customer service.

About 28 hours later, I received a congratulatory email from our BON. 

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