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.īusiness & Professions Code 2742 Issuance of License: The Canadian Comprehensive Examination is not acceptable. 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). To qualify for endorsement (reciprocity) into California as an RN, you must hold a current and active RN license in another state, U.S.
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