Transfering license from IN to CA

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Hello all,

I am seeking a little help on an issue I am having.

I recently (3 weeks ago) graduated from ITT Tech in Indianapolis, IN with my associates and moved back to CA because that is where I am from and only moved to IN for school. I applied to take the boards in CA but received a letter back stating I need a social science class before I can be eligible for the nclex and CA would have to look into ITT Tech in IN to make sure they meet their "standards" and they cannot provide a time on when this will be completed as I am the first from ITT in Indiana to apply in CA to take the boards. I am VERY frustrated with the whole situation and just need a little help.

My question is: If i take the boards out in IN since I wont have to take an additional class can I just transfer my license or am i going to run into the same issue when applying for the transfer?

Thank you!!

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This is an excellent question which can only be answered by the CA BON.

But if you can afford it, take the test back in Indy. If you pass it is hard to argue with success.

No guarantee that it would work, but I think it is worth the try.

Oh - and licenses do not 'transfer'. You can hold multiple licenses at the same time.

Best wishes.

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merlee is right, only the CA BoN can answer your question definitively.

My guess is that taking the NCLEX and getting your IN license then endorsing to CA is not going to be a work around.

I graduated from a community college ADN program 20 years ago. I've been licensed in numerous states over the years and have always had to submit a copy of my sealed, official transcript to every State when applying for a license (as recently as in the past 6 months).

My understanding is that it really doesn't matter where or when you went to school, your education has to meet the standards of the state you are requesting licensure, the fact you passed the NCLEX isn't enough.

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Keep in mind that the CA BON can set its own requirements for licensure for their state, even if you already hold a valid RN/LPN license elsewhere.

The CA BON is the best source for the answer to your question. You may not like that answer but ultimately if you want a license in CA you have to make the CA BON happy.

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