ct_johansen

I'm sorry I'm really new at this but what's the difference between endorsing it in another state and taking it the first time? Also I will probably stay here in Cali to get my experience before I try a new state. How long does it usually take to get your licensed endorsed in another state?

I've been trying to read all over to determine the best answer for my questions. I am completing my LVN schooling in California and am wanting to move back to North Carolina where I grew up. I have heard multiple things regarding relocation. My school reps seem to never answer me. I have heard of compact states where your license carries over with you? I have also heard of taking a test physically here in CA but for certification in a different state? I have also heard you dont have to take the full on nclex-pn again for a different state? Should you get your license prior to changing states, how long does licensing take? And lastly I haven't recieved a clear answer on how long the license is good for? If you can answer ANY of my million questions PLEASE PLease feel free to help me out and answer!! Thanks

I am leaning on the same exact plan. I am going to be finishing up my LVN shortly and am wanting to go back to North Carolina which is where I grew. I am running into the same questions. I know there are such things as compact states where your license is good in those few states but Cali is not one of them....have you researched any on what we would have to do in order to work as licensed nurses in North Carolina....where are you doing your nursing in California?