Hi all! I'm currently an RN in Massachusetts trying to obtain my CA Nursing license and i'm having a lot of trouble with the fingerprinting. Is it absolutely necessary to wait for the fingerprint hard card from the CA BON, or is it possible to get it done at a police station without the card, because I have been waiting for 2 weeks just for the card and its really slowing everything down. I'm trying to get a job out there prior to October and I just can't believe how long the process is taking. Also is it necessary to send all information in together or could I send in my application and fee prior to the fingerprints? I have already had my nursing school send in the transcripts so I can't really see how I would send transcripts in with everything since they want them directly from the nursing school. ANY HELP AT ALL WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. I just want to get out of MA!! thanks so muchhh, Regina