I am a senior in a BSN program in Ohio, set to graduate in May. I would like everyone's opinion on a predicament I am having. I need to be licensed as soon as possible to start a residency program in California. However, I'm curious as to how I should go about this in the most efficient, and quickest, way possible. I know that there are two options
Apply for licensure in Ohio, take NCLEX for Ohio, obtain licence, apply for endorsement into California.
Apply for licensure in California, take NCLEX for California (testing in Ohio), obtain license
While rationale thinking would elude me to the fact that option two would be the quickest and most efficient, contact with the CBRN proves otherwise. I spoke to a woman who explained to me that either way I go, my waiting time would be 4-6 months. Independent research showed me that there will be a 90 day waiting period on endorsements into the state of California. However, the woman I spoke to also explained that due to high volume of licensure requests, wait time for applying for a California licensure can take UP TO 4 months.
Therefore, I am at an impact. I have no idea which route would be the quickest, however route 2 is the route I am leaning towards. Any advice on which route would be the quickest to California licensure, for an out of state new grad, would be appreciated.
gunrock
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When you get your fingerprints done make sure you get a duplicate set made as well, they tend to lose the cards.