Is it possible to be completely Barred from certain states because of the school you went to?

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Been wanting to move to SF since forever and plan to do so after getting a few years of experience. However, I've heard that if you don't meet certain requirements from your time in nursing school youre essentially barred from CA. Is there anyway to rectify this? I also plan to bridge at a local uni to get my bsn could this have any effects?

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Too much info is missing here for me to understand what is going on. What was wrong with your pre licensure program? If it is anything like that fiasco diploma mill down in Florida, than that would be an uphill battle for sure. What specific requirements did your prelicensure program not meet that dissastisfied CA? Your question is much too non-specific for me to understand what your issue is, unfortunately. 

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Specializes in Informatics, Pediatrics, Home Health.

I'm from California, lived in Michigan and graduated Nursing School there. After working 7 years in Michigan, I returned to California and received license by endorsement. Here's their website explaining what you have to do.  https://RN.ca.gov/applicants/lic-end.shtml Good luck.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

California has specific education requirements with number of hours/course: California Required Curriculum

PA nursing curriculum requires concurrent lab with individual science courses along with concurrent theory and clinical experience.

NY issues a license "for life" and registration renewal every 3 years requiring a BSN degree within 10 years of initial license.

So if one does not meet these requirements, might have issue getting an endorsed license to California or other state.

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Specializes in Informatics, Pediatrics, Home Health.

This is from the https://RN.ca.gov/applicants/lic-end.shtml

Coursework Exemption for Out of State Applicants

Effective October 1, 2023, section 1410.5 was added in Article 2 of Division 14 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). This section, Coursework Exemptions for Out of State Applicants, will streamline the endorsement process by removing the requirement of a lab component, an educational barrier frequently encountered by out of state nurses who want to become licensed in California.

If a nurse has successfully completed all other California educational requirements, including the theory component of anatomy, physiology, and Microbiology, and has been practicing in good standing for at least two years in another US state or territory, then they will not be required to retake an anatomy, physiology, or Microbiology course that includes a laboratory component.

Criteria has been established that must be met to receive the education exemption and is set to ensure that the applicant has the necessary education and training to practice safely:

Proof of successful completion of anatomy, physiology, and Microbiology coursework, with or without a laboratory component must be provided to the BRN via a complete transcript, submitted by the school, of the courses prescribed by the Board for licensure as outlined in CCR section 1410.

At least two years practicing in another US state or territory, in which the applicant is licensed.

Verification of licensure in the other jurisdiction, to ensure that the applicant is safe to practice in California.

 

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