Which state board to register for

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 18, 2014

CA is not a compact state. You need to decide where you plan on applying for first job and apply to that state for initial license and then endorse as required

https://www.ncsbn.org/nlc.htm

elkpark · Aug 18, 2014

You can physically take the NCLEX in whatever location is convenient for you. You should apply for licensure in whatever state you plan to live and look for work in. Best wishes.

pang.matthew · Aug 19, 2014

Thanks guys this was pretty helpful. I was just wondering with the problems in CA whether it made sense to apply to an outside state and then endorse in CA as well. I plan on applying everywhere once I graduate, so that's what I'm going to do. Apply to CO then endorse in CA.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 19, 2014

Did you train in the US or overseas?

pang.matthew · Aug 19, 2014

I trained in the US.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 19, 2014

If you want to work in CA then really best bet is to go straight to them for initial license as requirements are still the same regardless on initial or endorsement

pang.matthew · Aug 19, 2014

I'm not sure, my biggest concern is the CA nursing board is still overwhelmed. I tried calling them to ask about this and they have a busy dial tone. I think my way will be faster.

Micki8475 · Aug 19, 2014

I live in CA, graduated in May, and took NCLEX June 26. I found out two days later that I was an RN! The nursing board is not nearly as overwhelmed as it was for my friends who graduated in December. Either way, good luck! :-)