Some IENs received eligibility from California BRN

[vince_reads, BSN, LVN, RN]

Hello guys. I'm starting this thread just to see how many of you have received eligibility letters as an IEN applicant here in California, without being required to retake a course or courses. I know a few friends who applied this year, and even a few months ago, and they aren't required anymore to retake courses. I'm so glad that this happened to them because they don't need to undergo applying anymore to schools and be on the waitlist, just like I did and other thousands of IENs.

I'm thinking that maybe BRN is waiving the course requirement due to an apparent high need of nurses now here in California secondary to COVID-19. Kindly share your stories, experience or good news (eligibility letters).

[Irodriguez46]

As an IEN I am currently having trouble with the GA BON. I'm glad to hear that this is not the same case in California.

I'm currently pretty desperate. I have a BSN and a MSN. I have worked for 4 years as a RN... I don't know what else they want from me.

[vince_reads, BSN, LVN, RN]

13 minutes ago, Irodriguez46 said:

As an IEN I am currently having trouble with the GA BON. I'm glad to hear that this is not the same case in California.

I'm currently pretty desperate. I have a BSN and a MSN. I have worked for 4 years as a RN... I don't know what else they want from me.

Let me remind you that California is the strictest state to apply as an IEN regardless of whatever country you come from. You may need to read MORE threads here about California BRN. The BRN has been requiring IENs to retake 1 course, 2 courses, 3 courses or even the whole RN program. 

This thread is about those who applied in 2020. I know a few friends who applied last year and they aren't required to retake courses anymore. My good guess is because of the pandemic. California is in need of nurses. 

[Irodriguez46]

You are right. During my BSN I attended a University in California and I remember that their BON is pretty strict and doesn't usually accept CGFNS records etc.
I'm glad they're now being a bit more flexible during the pandemic.

[jmtm17, BSN]

That’s awesome! Taking additional class is the only reason I haven’t endorsed my Hawaii RN license to CA. I heard it’s soooooo hard to find CA BON approved schools with availability because of the wait list. That’s why others would even look for one out of state. 
May I know what year you and friends graduated? 

[vince_reads, BSN, LVN, RN]

On 1/15/2021 at 9:35 PM, jmtm17 said:

That’s awesome! Taking additional class is the only reason I haven’t endorsed my Hawaii RN license to CA. I heard it’s soooooo hard to find CA BON approved schools with availability because of the wait list. That’s why others would even look for one out of state. 
May I know what year you and friends graduated? 

I graduated in 2011. Some of my friends graduated between 2007-2013.