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Hello everyone,

I would really appreciate if I can get some guidance from members here. I am currently a resident of california. I am planning to enroll in the excelsior online associate nursing program. I am aware that ca board does not recognise excelsior. My question is once I pass the cpne and graduate from excelsior, can I go to another state eg.texas to take nclex to become eligible to practice in texas. Would me being permanent resident of california mean that I would not be able to take the exam ?

Please guide , I would deeply appreciate it

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Have you checked out other options besides Excelsior? If you are attending a program that will not be recognized by the California Board of Nursing then you aren't really doing yourself any favors. There are SO MANY nursing programs available. I would be willing to bet you could find something cheaper that would be accredited. Good luck!

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Once you graduate, you should be able to take the NCLEX-RN in Texas, or any other state for that matter. The one thing you need to be aware of is that most states would require you to take the NCLEX-Rn in their state in order to let you work as a RN in their state. Now, having said that, some states may share/allow a license from one state to be used in another state. However, I am not familiar with which of those states are... you'd have to do some homework for that. I'd suggest starting by contacting the state's Board of Nursing to inquire about that.

This website has a link to all BONs at the bottom of this page. Just click on it and find the state of your interest.

Good luck !!! :up:

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Go to the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission website to find a well accredited school... NLNAC Accredited Nursing Programs

Once you graduate, you should be able to take the NCLEX-RN in Texas, or any other state for that matter. The one thing you need to be aware of is that most states would require you to take the NCLEX-Rn in their state in order to let you work as a RN in their state. Now, having said that, some states may share/allow a license from one state to be used in another state. However, I am not familiar with which of those states are... you'd have to do some homework for that. I'd suggest starting by contacting the state's Board of Nursing to inquire about that.

This website has a link to all BONs at the bottom of this page. Just click on it and find the state of your interest.

Good luck !!! :up:

This is referred to as a "compact license". Any state that takes part in this allows you to work in their state without re-testing but you would still need to pay for a background check and license fee.

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Thank you so much guys!

My situation is that I need to continue working my job. I do not have family support and can't take a full time RN program. I am a hard worker and therefore thought about online course. Excelsior is the only one I came across. I am a resident of CA. This is what I am thinking: I can finish the course while keeping my job. Then go to the neighbouring state of Texas to sit for NCLEX, get certified in Texas and start working there. Do you think this is possible ? Can I do this.

Please help, your guidance can make a huge difference in my life.

Deeply grateful!!

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Thank you so much guys!

My situation is that I need to continue working my job. I do not have family support and can't take a full time RN program. I am a hard worker and therefore thought about online course. Excelsior is the only one I came across. I am a resident of CA. This is what I am thinking: I can finish the course while keeping my job. Then go to the neighbouring state of Texas to sit for NCLEX, get certified in Texas and start working there. Do you think this is possible ? Can I do this.

Please help, your guidance can make a huge difference in my life.

Deeply grateful!!

How are they going to handle clinical rotations? Do they leave it up to you to find a hospital to do it in? Many community colleges offer an online version of the nursing program and its much cheaper.

I worked full time and completed the nursing program. I just kept telling myself, "I can do anything for two years!"

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