As a part of the application, you must verify each license you hold using the Nursys license verification system (Nursys). If you are licensed in a state that does not participate in Nursys, please contact the state Board you are licensed by. Follow their instructions
to get proof of your license verification. See our information for foreign educated nurses. Do not complete a new application, renew your expired license. Fees for Apply for a nursing license by reciprocity
How to apply Apply for a nursing license by reciprocityLog into the Professional Credential Services, Inc online application portal to process your RN or LPN license application by reciprocity. Credit card is the only accepted form of payment. You can contact Professional Credential Services, Inc. toll-free at (877) 887-9727. More info for Apply for a nursing license by reciprocityThe Board has established processes to expedite requests to meet healthcare needs during the Declared State of Emergency. The Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Maximizing Health Care Provider Availability Expedited Processing of Reciprocal License Applications in the Event of a Declared Public Health Emergency(PDF) (DOC)
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Contact for Apply for a nursing license by reciprocityAddress250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108 Directions PhoneMain Call Board of Registration in Nursing, Main at (800) 414-0168 Alternate Call Board of Registration in Nursing, Alternate at (617) 973-0900 OnlineBoard of Registration in Nursing Email Board of Registration in Nursing at Public Records Requests Email Board of Registration in Nursing at View all emails FaxBoard of Registration in Nursing 617-973-0984 Board of Registration in Nursing - SARP 617-887-8786 Related
To qualify for endorsement (reciprocity) into California as an RN, you must hold a current and active RN license in another state, U.S. territory, or Canada, have completed an educational program meeting all California requirements, and have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) or the State Board Test Pool Examination (SBTPE). The Canadian Comprehensive Examination is not acceptable. If you are applying for licensure via endorsement and have not taken and passed the RN exam in any state, you will not be issued a license via endorsement in California, even if your state does not currently require an examination for licensure. Business & Professions Code 2742 Issuance of License: If you do not possess these qualifications, you do not qualify for licensure by endorsement and must apply for Licensure by Examination instead. Licensure by Endorsement Application InstructionsThe Board of Registered Nursing highly recommends that applicants apply online. If you have previously submitted a paper application, do not submit an electronic version as that could slow down the process. Click to open the application instructions. Application instructions also include associated forms that may be attached to online application as needed. How to apply online (see the Online RN Endorsement Application Instructions) for a screen-by-screen walkthrough of the online application process): 1. Register for a BreEZe account, if you have not done so previously. 2. On your BreEZe account homepage, select "RN Endorsement" from the dropdown menu below "Start a New Application or Take an Exam". 3. At the end of the application process, you will have the opportunity to attach documents to the application. Please attach as much information as possible to reduce paperwork, speed the review process, and reduce the need for deficiency letters. For students disclosing previous discipline on another healthcare license, you can scan and attach the following documents to your online application:
NOTE: See Important Notice Regarding Your Application for additional information for applicants with discipline on another healthcare license. 4. You must pay application fees with a valid credit card. All applicants must provide the following items:
Additionally, for international applicants:
See CA RN Licensure Qualifications for Graduates of International Nursing Program for additional details. Submission of TranscriptsGraduating California students: California Board-approved nursing programs will submit your transcripts to the Board electronically upon completion of your program. Out of State Nursing Programs: If you attended a nursing program in another State, you may have your transcripts sent to our Board electronically from a certified third-party electronic transcripts vendor such as Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse*, or directly from your school. Electronic transcripts must be sent to . *If requesting transcripts via National Student Clearinghouse, please use these instructions to ensure proper delivery of your electronic transcripts to the Board. International Nursing Programs: If you attended a nursing program in another country, you must have your official transcripts sent to the Board by mail. Which state is easiest to get RN license?Easiest states to become a nurse – Length of licensing process. Maine: 1-2 weeks.. Maryland: 2-3 days.. Missouri: 2 weeks.. Nevada: 1-2 weeks.. North Carolina: 1-2 weeks.. North Dakota: 1-2 weeks.. Texas: 2 weeks.. Vermont: 3-5 business days.. How do you travel to a different state as a nurse?As a travel nurse, you will need to obtain a nursing license in the state in which you choose to work. Each state has its own nursing license requirements, and some are part of the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement which allows nurses to hold one valid nursing license that will work in multiple states.
Can you work in Florida with an out of state nursing license?A nurse with a single out of state license may begin employment once the following have been completed: Satisfactory evidence of current licensure in another state or territory. The nurse's licensure status can be verified in another state through Nursys at nursys.com/Default.aspx.
Can a nurse work in two different states at the same time?The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows nurses to have one license to practice in multiple states. There are currently 38 jurisdictions that have enacted NLC legislation, meaning they recognize the multi-state license or have such legislation pending. For a full list of NLC states, see below.
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