initial LVN license

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hello. i am from California and i took the NCLEX-PN on the 15th of April. got the "Pass" result from the mail on May 6th and sent the payment for the initial license fee yesterday. i would just like to know how long it takes for the hard copy to be sent and for the BVNPT to post it online?? should i wait for the hard copy or is it okay to start looking for a job once i see it online? thanks much! :)

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Specializes in Ambulatory (Urgent care) & Home Health.

I did my resume the second i got the good pop up, i took it on 4/23 still awaiting the official results by mail. Im already working at an urgent care as a Medical assistant but i prefer a nursing job.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Geriatrics, LTC.

You should be applying right away. Any facility that wants to hire you will check your license online first. It takes up to 6 weeks to get the hard copy. Congrats! :)

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I took my test at the end of March, and I think almost exactly 4 weeks later I got the online results, and got the license in the mail maybe a week later. I started applying right as soon as I got the pop up (Pearson test) and I actually happened to get hired 3 days after my license info was posted online. I'm not sure if you actually need the license or just the pass letter to work, I hear different things from different people. I would definitely start applying though.

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Since you know your info is there, start applying for work now. They verify with the state anyway. You do not need the physical license to apply for work.

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Alzheimer's.

Congratulations!!! You are officially a nurse.

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Specializes in Ambulatory (Urgent care) & Home Health.

Let us know when your name shows on the website, i'm right behind you in the process. I got my letter 5/13 and sent the money the same day just waitng for my name to pop up and get my license in the mail.

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I took my nclex-pn on feb 3rd

Official results came in the mail 2 wks later, to the day

I sent my $ to BVNPT immediately, and

Received my official license on march 1st

Start looking for a job now! :up:

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what pop up are you talking about?

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I took my Nclex-PN May 23rd and the system would not let me register- when will i actually get a License number on the state board? if you have not paid will you get a number on the state boards website?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
if you have not paid will you get a number on the state boards website?
No. You have to pay before you play in California. You will need to mail a copy of your passing result along with the $150 check to the CA BVNPT. You will be issued a license soon after the BVNPT cashes the check.

Unlike other states, California requires NCLEX-PN passers to first pay for their licensure before a license number will be granted.

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I took my NCLEX 4/10 got my official results in the mail 4/26 sent my payment the same day. I called the board last Wednesday and they said that they were barely processing checks from 4/14. They said that it will probably take at least another 2 weeks to get to my check and another 4 weeks after they process the check to get my license number. They said they are short staffed and really behind. My check still hasn't been cashed. :(

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