Some info abt Cali nclex-rn passing result to NM BON

[jbc76]

hi everyone! this is my first time to post some message here.. i just wanna share some information that most of you might want to know.

i've been reading through the forums here for quite some time now for the reason that i'm also a california nclex-rn passer without ssn and i have 2 more years to go before they destroy my files hehe

just so i would know what to do when that time comes, i am now exploring my options as to which state board i will apply for licensure and have my nclex passing result sent to. one of the options was new mexico, but unfortunately this is the reply i got from them:

my inquiry:

"i have passed the nclex-rn exam under the california state

board, how can i apply for a license in your state when i don't have an

active license to endorse (due to lack of ssn)? thanks."

new mexico bon's reply:

"the board cannot license you by endorsement as you are not licensed in another state.

you have the option of applying by examination and taking the exam again

for new mexico if you so choose. you can read the application

instructions and requirements that are needed for the new mexico board."

my reply:

"is it possible that i apply by examination and have my nclex-rn result from california be sent to your board? i don't understand why i have to take the exam again when i have passed it already. i also hold a visascreen certificate which was issued by cgfns."

new mexico bon's reply:

"no it is not possible. you have the three options that is to get your social security number so that california can license you or you opt to take the exam again for new mexico. you can also check into other states to see what is required by those different boards. "

just fyi guys it's just a bit weird that they're requiring me to take the nclex again if i chose to be licensed in nm hmmmm

[suzanne4, RN]

Thread moved to the International Forum since it has nothing to do with working in CA.

But to clear up things for you:

You can never use the endorsement process as there is no license that has been issued to you. That takes that out of the process. In normal situations, you would just apply to them for License by Examination and that includes getting the CES done first and then CA forwards your passing results to them. This is how it has been done in the past, and the CES is now required as they no longer do any evaluations on their own.

This may have been a mistake on the side of the one that answered your response, but they can make that decision. No state likes to be second choice, same way that countries do not like it either. They have every right to make any decision that they want.

We are also hearing that Florida will not let anyone endorse to there who is a foreign grad if they do not have two years of experience in the US first. They will permit a new person to get licensed there directly, but they will accept endorsement.

Each state can set their own requirements for licensure and we are seeing them make things more difficult.