Tentative Plan To Dodge CA Nursing License Concurrency Issue

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Hi NPs,

Since all of you have already gone through the process of becoming an NP. I was wondering if this plan would work. Please read and give me your thoughts.

In order to avoid having the CA BON check my transcripts which are foreign, because I graduated outside the US, my plan is to get my AZ RN License first and work there for 1 year or so. I've already applied and will take the NCLEX for AZ soon.

Afterwards, I would apply for an NP Program here in CA. After completing the classes and requirements, I would then apply to get my NP License by examination here in CA so I can actually work here instead of in AZ as an NP instead of an RN.

CAN THIS WORK?

I've done a bit of research on general NP Programs and most require at least 1 year of actual hospital work experience for application. I haven't read anywhere about specific state requirements or other issues regarding transcripts, etc.

All info, opinions, thoughts, and ideas would be helpful!

Thanks so much for your time!

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No it won't.

To get a California np licence you have to have a RN license in California. RN licensure by endorsement in California requires your school transcripts

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

No because CABRN will look at the credentials that initially qualified you for licensing as an RN. You generally need an RN license to enter an MSN program. So to attend a program in CA you will need to be licensed by CABRN

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Hi,

As you all know, almost all students who graduated abroad are having close to 0% chance of getting an ATT from CA BON. So I thought about this idea. Please read and let me know if it could actually work.

I've already applied to take the NCLEX for AZ since I knew I would run into the concurrency issue here in CA. So my plan is to get my RN License in AZ and work there for 1 year or more. Just long enough to get my experience to be able to apply for an NP Program.

I would then apply to an NP Program here in CA. After finishing the course and fulfilling the necessary requirements, I would then apply here in CA to get my NP License so I could ultimately work here in CA as an NP, instead of an RN.

CAN THIS WORK?

Any thoughts, opinions, or ideas would be appreciated!

Thanks so much!

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Sigh. Thanks for the quick reply guys!

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It was a good idea though. The policies of the CA BRN, or sometimes the interpretation of those policies, leaves something to be desired.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Sorry to tell you, your plan won't work. California Nurse Practitioner certification eligibility requires the possession of an active California registered nurse (RN) license. Arizona license reciprocity will not occur as you do not meet concurrency requirements required for Ca RN license.

CA Regs:Application for Nurse Practitioner Certification

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Maybe not, as the foundation of the BSN degree (from the Phils) is flawed (not going to comply with the CA BRN concurrency rules).

You're better off doing what several others have done to get properly licensed in CA and that's to re-take the deficiency courses that the CA BRN deems so. But that also means you need to apply into CA, get denied and immediately complete the deficiency courses before the 3rd year of your application date or else, your application will be abandoned and will lose the non-refundable application fee.

These several others have posted their success in finding the nearly impossible courses, passed the NCLEX-RN and have found a job in CA.

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You're better off doing what several others have done to get properly licensed in CA and that's to re-take the deficiency courses that the CA BRN deems so. But that also means you need to apply into CA, get denied and immediately complete the deficiency courses before the 3rd year of your application date or else, your application will be abandoned and will lose the non-refundable application fee.

Will the 3-year thing also apply to an application by endorsement (if ever rejected)?

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hi @ resolve!

so, what did you end up doing to get around the concurrency issues?

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