Inactive non practicing rn (canada) wishing to apply for us licence abroad?

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Hi everyone.

Over the past year I have been traveling. I decided because I would not be working to not renew my registration under the British Columbia Nursing Body (CRNBC) for 2015 so it has expired, I am non practicing. Also prior to that I also worked in Alberta and before I moved to BC I decided to change my status to "Associate NON practicing member" as well.

I now reside in California and wish to apply to obtain my US licence. I understand I need to apply to the California Nursing Body in order start this application.

Does anyone know the answer to the following two questions:

1) Do I need to hold a "ACTIVE PRACTICING STATUS" in Canada to even apply for licencing for US Board of Nursing of my choice?

* IF YES is the answer, Does this mean I would have to reinstate or RENEW (PAY THE OUTRAGEOUS fee to reactiviate my status to PRACTICING first in Canada), even though I am not even working or employed in BC or Alberta because I now live in the California and have taken a year off of work to travel)?

PLEASE HELP?

THANK YOU ALL =)

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I don't know the answer to your 2 questions. However, let me ask you this: As a non-practicing RN, do you feel prepared to sit for the U.S. NCLEX?

My point is that you may be putting the cart before the horse at this point. Licensure may be a way down the road.

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Specializes in CCRN.

You should call the BON and ask them. They would be able to give you the correct answer and guide you to the steps you need to take to get a CA RN license.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Asking the BRN is the way to go as at the end of the day they do make the final decision. Be aware however that the BRN requires a US SSN so if you haven't got one you may have to look at another state first and then endorse to CA

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