RN Programs in California

RN Programs in California

RN programs in California are available on the internet and in classrooms, giving prospective students the chance to learn as they want. For anyone who lives in the state of California and needs a career that will provide them with job opportunities well into the future, registered nursing may be a perfect fit for them. There are many programs to choose from in the state, and they vary in length and cost. No matter what your means or goals may be, there should be an option out there for you to choose from.

On average, a registered nurse in the US will make $58,000 a year, but that number could greatly increase based on the area a nurse works in, the doctor he or she works with, the amount of time he or she works in one location, etc.

Becoming an RN by Examination in California

In order to become an RN by examination in California, an individual must:

• Pay the required fees
• Submit:
• An Application for Licensure by Examination
• Completed fingerprint cards
• A recent 2' by 2' passport photo
• A completed Request for Accommodation of Disabilities form (if necessary)
• Completed request for transcript forms and nursing school transcripts sent directly from the school that individual graduated

Becoming an RN by Endorsement in California

In order to become an RN by endorsement in California, an individual must:

• Pay the required fees
• Submit:
• An Application for Licensure by Endorsement including a US social security number
• Completed fingerprint cards
• A recent 2' by 2' passport photo
• Completed request for transcript forms and nursing school transcripts sent directly from the school that individual graduated
• Be licensed as an RN in another US state

Additional Resources

• http://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-exam.shtml

California RN Resources

• California Department of Health Services
• City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services
• Los Angeles County Department of Health Services
• City of Pasadena Public Health Department
• Kern County Public Health Department
• San Diego County Health Department
• San Francisco Department of Public Health