If I move to a different state, will I have to do the nursing boards exam again?

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Members are discussing the process of transferring nursing licenses between states after passing the NCLEX exam. They explain the steps involved in obtaining licensure in a new state, the differences between compact states and non-compact states, and the unique requirements in California for LVNs to become RNs. Additionally, there is a discussion on the difficulty of obtaining an RN license in certain states and the variations in state Boards of Nursing.

After I graduate, I am moving to a different state. Will I have to take a new test down there?

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Oh, one additional thing. One state, California has an RN license that was obtained by certain LVNs taking a certain number of courses to become an RN in CALIFORNIA ONLY. THAT RN will not transfer ANYWHERE!

Is this the 30 unit option?

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is this the 30 unit option?

yes.

[color=#0000cc]california board of registered nursing

lvn 30 unit option - designed as a career ladder for california licensed vocational nurses wishing to become registered nurses. takes approximately 18-24 months. no degree is granted upon completion. most other states do not recognize california's lvn 30 unit option and will not issue rn licenses to these lvns. some lvns prefer to complete an adn program in order to obtain a degree and to have the flexibility to get an rn license in other states. most adn programs will give lvns credit for some of the coursework they completed to become an lvn.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/careers/steps.shtml

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