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The California Board Nursing licenses registered nurses and vocational/practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in California must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
Select license type you’re applying for:
Registered Nurse
Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required by California for Registered Nurse Initial Licensure
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES
Notes
*eDAS (eDocument Authentication Service) may be required by Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by California for Registered Nurse Endorsement
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES
Notes
eDAS may be accepted by board request.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Initial Licensure
Service(s) Required by California for LPN Initial Licensure
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES
Notes
*Credentials Evaluation Service may be required by Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by California for LPN Endorsement
English Language Proficiency Exam Results
Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES
Notes
eDAS may be accepted by board request.