LPN in Canada to RN in California

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Hi Friends,

I am an LPN in Canada for the past 3 years and now looking to get licensed to RN in California. Can you tell me what are the chances of getting permission to write NCLEX RN exam directly or do I have to undergo some courses ? Based on previous experiences how much do these courses cost and how long do they take ? I completed my Masters in Nursing from India and licensed with CNO in Ontario. I created my breeze account but I need to complete by LIVE Fingerprint to be done and working on that. Could you please keep me posted on the next steps and do I need to request transcripts to be sent to BRN California directly from India ? How much time in months or years does the overall process take to go from LPN to RN license in California ? Sorry for the long message. Just worried on whats coming my way and trying to be strong to face it. Thanks to everyone in advance for their replies.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Do you have a US SSN? CA will not accept your application without it. Even though you are a LPN in Canada you are also a RN from your training from India so really the process is just about registering with the BRN.

Moved to the Nurse Registration forum

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Thank you for your response.

No I do not have a SSN but I do have a ITIN #.

Is that OK ? Any other valuable insights in your experience while going through this process ?

Thanks,

Maria.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

ITIN number I believe is accepted. You need to check their website for the process on registration as a IEN

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