All nurses in California must successfully pass the licensing examination for registered nurses required by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The Board of Nursing is required by law to screen applicants for licensure in order to identify potentially unsafe practitioners.

Do I have to take another licensing examination if I move to another state?

In general, the answer is NO. All states use the same licensing I procedure and utilize the NCLEX exam. If you move to another state, you should write to the board of nursing in that area and request information on their procedure for licensure.

Under what circumstances can the BRN reject an application for examination?

Statutory authority for denial of licensure is set forth in the Business and Professions Code of the State of California. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that all students applying for the National Licensing Examination (NCLEX) be fingerprinted and submit a fingerprint card with the exam application.

The law requires denial of licensure for "crimes or acts which are substantially related to nursing qualifications, functions, or duties." If the BRN determines that the act or crime is substantially related to the practice of nursing, it is the responsibility of the APPLICANT to present sufficient evidence of rehabilitation.

Contact Information:

Inquiries related to the Nursing program can be directed to:

Winifred Baldonado
(310) 660-3281
wbaldonado@elcamino.edu

Interim Director of Nursing:
Kim Baily RN, MSN, PhD.
kbaily@elcamino.edu

16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506
Phone: 1.310.532.3670 Toll Free:1.866.ELCAMINO (1.866.352.2646)

Last Updated On: 1/7/09