Peach Toadstool

Hello everyone! I am graduating FNP school soon and I am a bit confused on how to apply for my NP license in CA. I know that you technically do not need to pass a certification exam in CA as long as you went to one of the approved schools. However, most employment facilities would like you to be certified. My question is, what to do first? Do you apply in the BRN first, or take your exam first? I have a foreign BSN ( Philippines) but I have an CA RN license and I have been an acute hospital nurse for eight years. Would this have any bearing whatsoever in my NP license application? How about in looking for work? Thank you very much!!!

hi @ resolve! so, what did you end up doing to get around the concurrency issues?

Thank you very much for all your reply! did you all get your BSN in the Philippines? Does it make a difference in the NP world where you got your BSN, or they will look at where you got your MSN and your Nursing experience? Thank you very much!

Thank you very much! Yes, my MSN program is accredited by CCNE as well.

Hello, i am Peach and I have been a nurse in CA for almost 8 years. I have my CA RN license but I did my BSN in the Phlippines. I am finishing up my MSN-FNP program this December from a regionally accredited school in CA? I am inquiring about the licensure/certification process as a FNP. I am wondering if I would have a problem applying for my FNP license/ certificate from AANP, ANCC or BRN because I have a foreign BSN? Or it wouldn't be a problem because I already have an RN license and my MSN FNP education is from CA? I hope someone can can enlighten me. Thank you very much.