thank you for the reply silverdragon. actually the 2 years that you are allowed to retake in CA has already elapsed. and i will have to go through the process again.. and it will take another 5 months or so... i've been there.. anyway, i emailed the VT board and they said that i do not need to take a nursing program but instead i will apply as an original applicant and submit my previous test results. and the good news is, i do not need to submit my school credentials anymore. my CGFNS certificate will suffice... thanks again!!!