Is it relatively easy to take the California State license/certification and travel to other states? When I was learning about the licensing process I was told that certain states had reciprocal agreements with other states (like with drivers licenses). Does California have such an agreement ?
I know this thread is a bit old.....but I did list the states that are currently (as of December '07) Compact License States. They are listed in the State Forums. Hope this helps, Duncan!
'Cat'
California is NOT a compact state, so your California license is not transferable to other states. If you google "nursing compact", the first site that comes up shows a map of all the Nursing compact states.
Hi, I am new to this site and was just reading through the thread about compact licensing. So California is not a compact state. If my license is in a compact state and I want to work in California as a nurse, then I'd have to take the California licensure exam again?
Thanks.
No, you wouldn't have to take the test again. Click on the 'sticky' regarding the CA State BON, and that will help you.
'Cat'
You do not have to take the exam again- you apply for licensure by endorsement- involves a lot of paperwork, getting fingerprints taken, a background check, transcripts sent from your nursing school, and paying a fee...Originally Posted by rnphil
Amanda, RN, BSN
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Re: Compact State
Ok thanks, you guys! Does anyone know how long the processing of the licensure by endorsement takes?
If you have all your information together, shouldn't take too long.
Some states in a week others can be several weeks. Just depends.
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