RN to CNA...

I couldn't imagine it being difficult to get a job here with 2 years of experience. You should not have any significant issues, especially if you properly follow up on your apps.

As far as working as a CNA, I believe you would have to acquire a CNA license first. I dont think they can hire you as a CNA with a RN license without you being held responsible at an RN level while you work.

As long as your 2 years of experience is in a hospital setting, then you should be fine.

I am waiting on an answer from the CA Board of Nursing, but wondering if any of you know the answer to my question.

I am currently an RN in Pennsylvania, but want to move to California. I have already endorsed my license which is active, but finding a job in CA is going to be difficult with only 2 years of experience. Would I be able to work as a nurse aid or become a CNA in CA until I can find a job as an RN?

Any info would be appreciated. Thank you so much!!

In Canada, regulated health care professionals have to work to their full scope of practice, I assume its similar in the states (just assuming lol I could be wrong), So you'd be expected to work to your full scope of practice. I know a girlfriend of mine was trying to do the same as you and everywhere rejected her because she was over qualified but, she landed a job as an RN through applying as a HCA (CNA)....I don't think you'll have a problem though 2 years is a decent amount you may not get into an area you think is desirable at first but I think you'll land a job no problem ! Best of luck on your new adventures !