applying as a nurse in hiCA

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hi everyone!i want to ask if anyone knows what are the requirements to apply as a nurse in california.im a filipino and i want to bring with me the requirements i needed to apply there. I haven't take my NCLEX yet.maybe il take it there. i want to get some other requirements other than that..what are the documents i need to bring with me..

hope someone can enlighten my mind on what to do and requirements i need..thanks in advance

[MinnielovesMickey 4]

hi everyone!i want to ask if anyone knows what are the requirements to apply as a nurse in california.im a filipino and i want to bring with me the requirements i needed to apply there. I haven't take my NCLEX yet.maybe il take it there. i want to get some other requirements other than that..what are the documents i need to bring with me..

hope someone can enlighten my mind on what to do and requirements i need..thanks in advance

hello!one of the requirements if u want to take the nclex there you must have SSN(it is soemthing like social security number)but u cant get that while you here like me,but i passed the nclex last 2009(i took nclex here in philippines without requiring ssn)now in california i know they changed that rule,one of those requirement are getting an SSN ,now i cant endorse my license from arkansas to california cause they require me to have SSN first(now,in any states that is one of the requirement when u want to endorse your license)

Try to look at some states,i think you can have your nclex exam without requiring you to have SSN just like me,but if u really want to take nclex only in california,just wait teh time you'll get there so you can have your ssn..

i really cant remember in detailed what i sent but bring those important document like 1.)TOR

2.)diploma

3.)License certification from prc

Goodluck!

[KYLEandUAN 1]

Check out the website of california board of nursing www.rn.ca.gov itwill give you an idea what are the requirements you need in order to apply for nclex. But like what minnie says, you need SSN first.

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thanks for the info..

hello!one of the requirements if u want to take the nclex there you must have SSN(it is soemthing like social security number)but u cant get that while you here like me,but i passed the nclex last 2009(i took nclex here in philippines without requiring ssn)now in california i know they changed that rule,one of those requirement are getting an SSN ,now i cant endorse my license from arkansas to california cause they require me to have SSN first(now,in any states that is one of the requirement when u want to endorse your license)

Try to look at some states,i think you can have your nclex exam without requiring you to have SSN just like me,but if u really want to take nclex only in california,just wait teh time you'll get there so you can have your ssn..

i really cant remember in detailed what i sent but bring those important document like 1.)TOR

2.)diploma

3.)License certification from prc

Goodluck!

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Here is the link for the California Board of Nursing licensure process: click here.

Also, it is my understanding that you are not required to have a Social Security number in order to qualify to sit for the NCLEX-RN through California. It is my understanding that you are required to submit your Social Security number to the California Board of Nursing within one year of passing the NCLEX-RN. Those who don't submit a Social Security number within one year will be required to reapply and to pass the NCLEX-RN again.

If you can't find this information on the California Board of Nursing web site, you can always call them or email.

Good luck with your NCLEX.

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I just applied for NCLEX exam in California but have no date in taking the exam yet.

I know when I graduated I'm gonna take NCLEX so I requested for fingerprinting card and went to NBI. They're gonna give you 2 fingerprinting cards but they only want one. I would suggest not to fill up the information like your last name on the card if the NBI employee will let you, if in case your going to change your last name when you applied. I went here to CA last year and from the time I have my SSN I went to http://www.rn.ca.go to fill up the application form. I suggest that you print pages 1-22 only because pages 23-24 are just list of review centers in the USA, which is not applicable for all of us. Read carefully all the instruction. I suggest that you start processing your application since California NCLEX processing takes more or less 6 months to process. After that I let my mother request my transcript. Even you have the transcript with you I'll suggest still request for it for there are also documents needed not just your transcript. I let my mother mail the transcript even school would do it, too. I suggest to really use the school's envelope and let them seal it. I let my mother mail it directly to the CA board of nursing. After I know that my mother already sent the transcript I spent 2-3 days processing the application here with the cashier check (includes the fingerprint card payment and application fee) because it would take 3-4 weeks for the transcript to arrive in the US. I'll just waited for the letter from the CA board and then register in pearsonvue after receiving the letter to have the ATT slip...I include some info below...Hope I helped...God bless

How to acquire and accomplish the Fingerprint card:

MANUAL FINGERPRINT PROCESS

1. E mail the Board of Registered Nursing: Webmasterbrn@dca.ca.gov

2. Your e-mail must include “request for fingerprint card” as email subject, your name and your complete address (don’t forget your zip code).

3. Start by emailing them and request for Fingerprint card so that they will send you 2pcs of FBI fingerprint card.

4. The fingerprint card is expected to arrive 2-3weeks after they received your email.

5. Bring it to National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

How to apply for Request for Transcript and Breakdown for Educational Program

for International Nursing Programs

1. Go to your school where you graduated and bring your two forms:

a. Request for Transcript

b. Breakdown for Educational Program for International Nursing Program

2. Pay for Certification

3. Then proceed to the Nursing Department and present the following:

a. Official receipt

b. Photocopy Related Learning Experience (RLE) Record

c. Original or photocopy Transcript of Records (I suggest give the original.)

d. Request for Transcript and Breakdown for Educational Program for International Nursing Program forms

4. Wait for the release. This may take more or less 5 working days.

5. If your forms are accomplished, have your papers authenticated, this is if you did not submit original TOR and RLE Records. Proceed to the cashier pay for Authentication Fee (P25 per pages-EAC).

6. Then submit the forms and the receipts to the registrars office.

My remarks: Don’t forget to ask for envelope! Everything must be authenticated!

And you’re done!!!

Examination Application Requirements Checklist pplicants must provide the following:

 Appropriate fee

 Completed Application for Licensure by Examination

 Completed fingerprints card

 One recent 2” x 2” passport-type picture

 Request For Transcript Form completed and forwarded directly from the

nursing school with certified transcript

 Breakdown of Educational Program for International Nursing Programs form

 Submit a copy of your license or diploma

 Photocopy of your license card

 Board rating from PRC, and board certificate for foreign purposes(P75)

Board Address and Website

Mailing address: Board of registered Nursing

P. O. Box 944210

Sacramento, CA 94244-2100

Street Address for overnight

or in-person delivery: Board of Registered Nursing

400 R Street, Suite 4030

Sacramento, Ca 95814-6239

Web site: http://www.rn.ca.gov

Application Fee Schedule

Application for licensure by examination only

Application fee----------$ 75.00

One Fingerprint card-----$ 32.00

TOTAL FEE $107.00

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You don't need any experience to be a R.N. in USA

Only a few states require you to take local R.N. Exam before you can sit for NCLEX.

You can apply to sit for NCLEX without SSN in most states in USA (We have 50 states in USA), Seems like you just need a Social Security Number to get an actual license issued

You can use a ITIN number instead of SSN in some states.

If you apply to a state with too many requirements, you can always find another state with easier requirements and endorse you licenses to that state.

As we say in the USA, there is more than one way to skin a cat.........