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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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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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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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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NRSKarenRN said:

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.

 "So if one does not meet these requirements, might have issue getting an endorsed license to California or other state.” so what happens then? Is there nothing you can do? Or can you pay for a few classes to meet the requirements? 

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Jaisttip30 said:

 "So if one does not meet these requirements, might have issue getting an endorsed license to California or other state.” so what happens then? Is there nothing you can do? Or can you pay for a few classes to meet the requirements? 

In most states, one can take additional courses to meet state nursing curriculum and licensing requirements.

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NRSKarenRN, Please read previous comments regarding CA requirements by endorsements. There is a link to the CA BON, and you can always message or call them directly with questions.

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 The CA revised regulations for out of state graduates pertains to not requiring a lab with science courses IF licensed more than 2 years.  The # hours per course and social science classes still apply.  It most often affects Internationally Educated Nurses licensed in another state endorsing to CA, Florida approved not accredited programs and Associate degree RN's  per our members posts.  AN staff always recommend contacting BON via email/phone for latest information.   I repeatedly tell AN posters  to contact their legislator when getting conflicting BON info/ run around re licensing holdup.

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Jaisttip30 said:

 "So if one does not meet these requirements, might have issue getting an endorsed license to California or other state.” so what happens then? Is there nothing you can do? Or can you pay for a few classes to meet the requirements? 

Allnurses.com is not the same thing as the California board of nursing. Although the California board of nursing is notorious for being difficult to reach, you should probably get your questions answered by the board if you are looking for consideration of your specific circumstances. 

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NRSKarenRN said:

 The CA revised regulations for out of state graduates pertains to not requiring a lab with science courses IF licensed more than 2 years.  The # hours per course and social science classes still apply.  It most often affects Internationally Educated Nurses licensed in another state endorsing to CA, Florida approved not accredited programs and Associate degree RN's  per our members posts.  AN staff always recommend contacting BON via email/phone for latest information.   I repeatedly tell AN posters  to contact their legislator when getting conflicting BON info/ run around re licensing holdup.

You are correct. But every RN I've worked with in CA who received license by endorsement never had a problem with getting the endorsement. Including me. I worked in a military town, and we had nurses from all over the USA. Florida, because of their approving non-accredited schools created another whole problem. Always call or message the BON to ensure requirements.

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