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  1. I just got off the phone with a Cali. BRN rep just 5 minutes ago (it's currently 5:45 pm US EST as I am typing this) after a short inquiry of mine. So basically, I am a nurse who graduated from a...
  2. So I heard. I'm sorry about that. Apparently you need to take a whole semester or year to satisfy the concurrency issue. Have you contacted the board
  3. Our education< our pride!

    Are you currently living here in the US? If so then, well, be aware that you now live in a country where rule of law and regulations are actually implemented. I hate to say this but you feel like...
  4. I don't think any visa has been approved based on your statement above. You may be confusing an approved I-140 for a visa. An approved I-140 does not grant any visa status to anyone. It is merely...
  5. Who's your analyst? Like the Jr Admin already said, contact the BRN directly or walk in to their office in Sacramento and ask them first about your situation and you possibly challenging the...
  6. Well, good luck. It's really tough coming here in the US nowadays unlike before. Just do what you gotta do and you'll be
  7. Were you not issued a license card/number ever due to you not having a US Social Security number/card? Be advised that my case may be different to yours because I have a US Social Security at the time...
  8. 16 interesting facts about nursing around the world!

    Number 15 hits the ball out of the park. You won't believe how many times my co workers "jinxed" our shift by just one of them saying "Oh, I like it today it's so quiet" or "Wow, I hope the call...
  9. My CA BRN renewal update

    Please read this past thread of mine to kinda provide you all a backbone story to THIS CURRENT thread: https://allnurses.com/possible-new-information-california-brn-t446106/ Anyway, I was really able...
  10. Giving up on California

    Wow... That is depressing. You think I have a chance with my 4 years experience in post-acute and rehab centers? Like my previous post, I've already seen all the craziness that a post-hospital care...
  11. Giving up on California

    What do you think abt me? I have like 4 years of sub/post-acute nursing experience. And that's the kind that's almost like a med surg unit in a hospital (terrible!). You think I have a chance?...
  12. Moving to San Francisco from KY

    Hey JDLC, can you please give me a summary on the job outlook in California especially in the Los Angeles area? Looking forward to moving there.
  13. Giving up on California

    Hey Commuter... Is it really bad in California in terms of the job outlook? Even at nursing homes, convalescent hospitals or rehab
  14. Comparing A Nurses' Salary

    So far this year, I'm on track to making $65,000 (gross) which is a little lower than what I made last year. I'm pretty good with it and living in Florida with a relatively low C.O.S. also helps....
  15. Look up this new post of mine. https://allnurses.com/my-ca-brn-renewal-update-t446485/
  16. 9th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Anne, what should we use for her? Valium or
  17. Yep. ONLY the California licensees before the stricter implementation of the concurrency/curriculum requirements. At least that's what according to the BRN rep I spoke
  18. What phase are you in now on your California application? Did the CA BRN give you an ATT to challenge the NCLEX? As I said, the above information only applies to us who have been given ATT's to sit...
  19. Are you only targeting hospitals? Don't you wanna try skilled nursing homes or rehab centers? Homecare or any of that
  20. If it's your first time renewing and have passed the NCLEX within the last 2 years, you are exempted. I got my CEU's via netce.com... I like their organization and format. Are you currently working? I...
  21. I am about to renew it online now. I just finished the last 2 hours of CEU's to make up for the 30 hours needed for California. The 28 hours I have were all for Florida when I renewed this year....
  22. Non citizen, non green card holders cannot enlist at the moment. However, during periods of significant, large scale wars, restrictions on enlistment eligibility may be temporarily suspended. Green...
  23. CA license renewal for international nurses

    Look up my recently started thread. I contacted the CA BRN and I received very positive news regarding my
  24. CA license renewal for international nurses

    Was she able to renew hers? I currently have the same dilemma. I have been working for 4 years in the US now and currently am here in Florida. I got my first ever US license in California back in...
  25. So my CA RN license has been lapsed for about 1 year now. I know that all I need to do is take 30 units of CEU's and pay the fee and the fine. However my situation is a bit unique since I got my...