Which states will be accepted in California for RN license?

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Hello everyone!

I am going to start applying for nursing school within the next month. I currently live in Southern California and I am very aware of how impacted nursing programs here in California. So this has lead me into looking into schools to possibly to out-of-state. I will be returning to California after school is finished.

Is there a website with information telling me which out-of-state license will be accepted back into California without having to do more requirements to meet California standards?

Thank you! :laugh:

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Most socal nursing schools are not impacted they have new cohorts every year with no waitlist. I can only think of one that is considered "impacted" with a possible waitlist.

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Specializes in NICU, RNC.

I have no experience with this, so I have no idea, but have you tried calling CA BRN to see if they can tell you? I would think that since the approval/endorsement will have to go thru them that it makes sense to call and ask them directly.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

It's not a matter of which state RN licenses are "accepted" since everyone takes the same NCLEX. OP may be referring to the nursing licensure compact . CA is not currently a member, so everyone has to go through a more complex process to become licensed by endorsement in CA. Maybe it's an easier process with some states? I do know that even compact states have additional requirements... for instance, all TX RN 'newcomers' have to complete our jurisprudence exam (to obtain a TX license) because of the unique aspects of our NPA.

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