Easy Step-by-step RN License Endorsement to CA as a foreign grad

Summary

In this video, the creator shares a comprehensive guide on activating or endorsing a nursing license in California. The process is broken down into three main parts: creating a Breeze account for online registration and document submission, requesting a fingerprint card, and obtaining school verification for credentials. The video provides detailed instructions on the required documents, associated costs, and tips for out-of-state applicants. The host also addresses potential waiting times and highlights that some deficiencies have been waived due to COVID-19, making the application process smoother. Viewers can expect more content related to nursing pay stubs in future videos.

Takeaways

• 😀 The presenter shares personal updates, including a new job, marriage, and expecting a baby, which led to a break from uploading videos.
• 😀 The video focuses on the process of activating or endorsing a nursing license in California.
• 😀 The endorsement process is divided into three main parts: online registration, mailing fingerprint cards, and obtaining school verification.
• 😀 To start, users must create a Breeze account on the California Board of Nursing website and choose the correct application type.
• 😀 Required documents for online submission include social security number, identification (e.g., passport), diploma, and any expired licenses.
• 😀 The cost for license endorsement is approximately $750 for international graduates, plus additional fees for fingerprinting, totaling around $1,000.
• 😀 For those out of state, a manual fingerprint request can be initiated online, leading to mailed instructions and a fingerprint card.
• 😀 Schools need to provide transcripts and program breakdowns to support the application, which can be sent via FedEx to the California Board of Nursing.
• 😀 For active licenses in other states, verification can be done through nurses.com, with a $30 fee for the service.
• 😀 The entire process takes about one month and one week once all documents are submitted, and certain requirements have been waived due to COVID-19.

Q & A

What recent life events did the speaker mention?

The speaker mentioned resigning from their job, getting married, and expecting a child, as well as moving to a new apartment.

What is the first step in activating or endorsing a nursing license in California?

The first step is to create an account on the Breeze website, where you will register and fill out the necessary information.

What documents are required to upload on the Breeze portal?

Required documents include your social security number, SSN card, green card, passport, a 2x2 picture, diploma, PRC license, marriage certificate (if applicable), and any other international licenses.

How much does it cost to endorse a nursing license in California for international graduates?

The total cost for international graduates is approximately $799, which includes $750 for the endorsement and an additional $49 for the fingerprint card.

What process should out-of-state applicants follow for fingerprinting?

Out-of-state applicants can request a hard copy fingerprint card from the Breeze website and then have their fingerprints taken at a local police station, mailing the completed card to the California Board of Nursing.

What forms are needed from the nursing school for the endorsement process?

Applicants need to request a transcript and a breakdown of the education program from their nursing school.

How can someone verify their active nursing licenses from other states?

Active nursing licenses can be verified through nurses.com by filling out a request form and specifying that the verification should be sent to the California Board of Nursing.

What is the average processing time for the endorsement application?

The average processing time for the endorsement application is about one month and one week after all documents have been received.

Are there any requirements waived due to COVID-19 for the endorsement process?

Yes, California has waived certain requirements related to clinical cases for applicants, such as those from the Philippines, which are not needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What should applicants do if they want to track their application status?

Applicants can track the status of their application online through the Breeze website, which provides updates on what is required and the current status of their application.