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  1. California BRN Processing Times Poll

    outriton replied to secondlifenurse's topic in California Nursing

    1) Are you applying for license-by-exam/endorsement? Endorsement 2) Date application was filed? 5/5/16 - dropped off at BRN office in person 3) Number of weeks since you applied? Licensed after...

  2. Need help on steps to live scan if hard copy already submitted.

    outriton replied to dreamingoftheocean's topic in California Nursing

    I got Live Scanned in Sacramento. I picked the cheapest place and was in and out in about 15-20 min without an appointment. (Please note that the price listed is their "rolling fee" that is added onto...

  3. california license by endorsement

    outriton replied to bluebeetle7's topic in California Nursing

    You can find the prereqs

  4. Transcript question for reciprocity

    outriton replied to shneebee3's topic in California Nursing

    I sent the BRN transcript form to every school I needed transcripts from. I lived close to one school so was able to just drop it off. I was too far away from the other two, so I called to tell them...

  5. Health requirements to be a nurse

    outriton replied to MWCSI's topic in California Nursing

    Nobody asked me my health history to get into nursing school or for employment offers. I recently completed a pre-hire physical that consisted of a quick and dirty eye exam ("read line 8"), review of...

  6. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    outriton replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I stated when I applied, what the time estimate was for applications to be processed at the time of my application, what the Board changed the processing times to, how I had a job waiting that was...

  7. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    outriton replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I found going in person extremely helpful since they can actually check your physical file for your transcripts in addition to verifying that your background check and endorsement are good using the...

  8. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    outriton replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Do you already live in CA? I think complaints with local politicians carry a lot more weight if you're already a

  9. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    outriton replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    I've followed this thread a lot during my endorsement application process, so I wanted to share my experience as well. May 5 - Paper application and check submitted in person May 11 - Check cashed...

  10. Communication Prereq

    outriton posted a topic in California Nursing

    I'm an OK RN applying for licensure by endorsement to CA. I know there is a communication prereq for CA RNs. Does anybody know if foreign language or linguistics classes or even defending a master's...

  11. Communication Prereq

    outriton replied to outriton's topic in California Nursing

    I received my permanent license today after endorsing from out of state without ever having taken a communications or public speaking class. I was told on the phone by the licensing supervisor that...

  12. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    outriton replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Now they've completely removed any timeframe estimate at all! I contacted the CA Dept of Consumer Affairs (oversees the CA BRN) today and the rep I spoke with (-----------------) suggested that...

  13. Nurses are not in high demand!

    outriton replied to VAMPRISS1973's topic in General Nursing

    Two of my new coworkers are originally from Illinois. We work in Oklahoma. One of them stated that she never would've been able to find a job in an ICU as a new grad like what she was able to get...

  14. Nursing student from NZ wanting to pursue nursing in CA

    outriton replied to Hanathenurse's topic in Nurse Registration

    The NCLEX is offered year-round. You'll receive an Authorization to Test from the Board of Nursing for the state you will be licensed in if you pass. (Note you do not need to take the NCLEX in this...

  15. Nursing student from NZ wanting to pursue nursing in CA

    outriton replied to Hanathenurse's topic in Nurse Registration

    You can sit for the NCLEX-RN, the U.S. nursing licensing exam, as soon as you finish your nursing degree and apply to the CA Board of Registered Nursing for an Authorization to Test. They verify that...

  16. Sacramento Job Market

    outriton posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello. I graduated from an ABSN program in Oklahoma in July 2015. I've been working in an ICU since September 2015 (about 7 months experience.) I'll be relocating to Sacramento this summer for my...

  17. RN jobs for 6-12 mos experience

    outriton posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I graduated from a BSN program in July 2015 and started working at a Cardiac ICU in September 2015. My spouse is looking for jobs in the Lakewood area. - What are the chances of somebody with 6-12 mos...

  18. Passed NCLEX-RN in 75 Questions (Sept 2015)

    outriton posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all. While procrastinating from studying, I looked at a lot of these discussion boards about other people's NCLEX experiences, so I thought I'd share my own experience in case it helps anybody...

  19. OU Nursing Scrubs

    outriton posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Does anybody have the specs (like brand, style number, etc.) for the scrubs OU sells to nursing students? I'm wondering if they're cheaper online rather than through the school? Alternatively, has...

  20. OU ABSN Program

    outriton replied to kgdouglas's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The program is pretty fast paced (since it's accelerated, duh) but still manageable. I still work part-time and got good grades during the summer semester and in the August intersession class. It's...

  21. Stethoscope, Shoes, Scrubs

    outriton replied to Hoping2BeANurse's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    There's a scrubs store at the outlet mall that sells competitively priced

  22. OU ABSN Program

    outriton replied to kgdouglas's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm in the OUHSC ABSN class that will graduate next July. I did A&P I&II labs, microbiology lab, sociology, stats and developmental psychology all at OCCC. You get preference (points on your...

  23. BSN vs. ADN

    outriton replied to Darlene_xo22's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi Darlene. I'm so glad you asked! I've been wondering the same thing. If it's the same license at the end, how big of a difference does actually getting the bachelor's degree

  24. OU Accelerated BSN 2014-15

    outriton posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Just got my acceptance email for the OKC campus today. Anybody else hear back

  25. OU Accelerated BSN 2014-15

    outriton replied to outriton's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Hi Lauren. Sorry to hear about your housing situation falling through. I work at the OUHSC campus in OKC now. Mostly people live outside of the area and commute in, e.g. Edmond, Moore, Norman, etc....