Transfer RN License from Nevada to CA

[the smack]

Hi! I'm about to start the nursing program here in Las Vegas. I plan to move back home to CA as soon as I graduate and pass NCLEX. I just wanted to know if anyone has any info on how to or how easy/hard it is to transfer into CA? I tried calling the Board but I always get the message that they are too busy and to call back at a later time :anbd:. Also, how long does the process take? Well, if anyone can give me any advice, I would greatky appreciate it! Thanks!

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[Reno1978, BSN, RN]

Yes, the Board of Nursing in NV requires you to be fingerprinted for your license. If your school or a particular facility required fingerprints for clinical participation, this has nothing to do with you receiving your license.

[slmitchell]

I am currently finishing up schooling in Nevada (Grad. Dec. 5th 2015) and plan to start working in CA. Does anyone know how long the wait is to transfer a NV license to CA if I decide to take the NCLEX here in Nevada for the sake of time and information when it is fresh in my mind. I've heard rumors of 7-9 months. Is that number correct? According to the CA board in RN's it could take up to 3 months to get an NCLEX date in CA, being out of state so I figured maybe transferring would be the better choice. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[CocoaLoverFNP]

I am currently finishing up schooling in Nevada (Grad. Dec. 5th 2015) and plan to start working in CA. Does anyone know how long the wait is to transfer a NV license to CA if I decide to take the NCLEX here in Nevada for the sake of time and information when it is fresh in my mind. I've heard rumors of 7-9 months. Is that number correct? According to the CA board in RN's it could take up to 3 months to get an NCLEX date in CA, being out of state so I figured maybe transferring would be the better choice. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I took my NCLEX in Washington because of the same reason that it will take forever to get the authorization to test in CA. However, remember that endorsement could also take 2 to 4 months. I would apply for a temporary license while your application for endorsement is in process.

It's been 8 years since I took my NCLEX but the BRN's slow process has never changed! I think BRN actually got worse over the years (according to the many threads I have read about the CA BRN). Hope this helps!

[slmitchell]

I would be happy with 4 months, honestly! So you really think that would be the longest wait time... The board is so hard to get ahold of and they don't really budge!

[rosyrose22]

yes, if you take your nclex and failed it, you have to pay another application fee of $100 to NV plus a new set of fingerprints since it will only be valid for 6 months to be able to get a new att & retake the nclex.