lvn lisence per equivqlency from california

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is that any state that accept the lvn lisence per equivalency from California ??? thanks

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Specializes in Nursing Instructor ED, Ortho, Med/Surg,.

I don't think so. For a long time California had their own board test. They are also much more restrictive than many place with what a LVN can do. I found that out when I left an acute care Emergency dept and step down job in north carolina and moved back home to california. I know for sure its not a compact state.

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Specializes in Home health, Addictions, Detox, Psych and clinics..

Yes if you graduate from an accredited LVN program, you can endorse your CA LVN license to all other states without issue. I would know cuz my original license is from CA and I have over 15 nursing licenses, NC included ?. To endorse your CA license to another state, you must go on the state board of nursing website of the state you wish to obtain the new license from, and apply for licensure via endorsement/reciprocity. Good luck to you ?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

No the license earned by equivalency whether partial RN program, CNA experience, equivalent military training or otherwise is only valid in CA and not eligible for endorsement to any other US state or territory.

only LVN achieved from completing an actual VN education program would be transferable/endurable. The same goes for RN earned via LVN + 30 credits option the RN license is valid only in CA and ineligible for endorsement to any other state.

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