help r/t NY-CA license reciprocity

Hi all! I have a question regarding how to endorse license. I graduated June of 2010 and currently have my NY RN license. Due to no job availabilities, I am currently thinking of endorsing my license in CA. I went through the CA BON website, and saw what needs to be done. Now my question is, do I have to apply in person in Cali to endorse my license or can I do it via online and/or mail?

Also, how is the job outlook in California for RNs who currently do not possess any previous experience with an ADN level of education?
You do not need to go in person to get your license endorsed. California is a walk-thru state which means you can go to the BON in Sacramento (I believe) and if your paperwork is in order, you can walk out with a temp license. But you don't have to do it that way. I can't answer to the employment question. You might try just contacting some hospitals directly, see if they have positions open and would interview you. You may be eligible for a relocation bonus but that is dependent upon the facility. When I traveled there, I believe Northern CA paid higher than Southern CA...based on what I've read on another website, I still believe that is true. Keep in mind, if you get an offer they may quote you what seems to be a very high salary. But the cost of living in CA is pretty high...so price out things like housing, insurance etc. Definitely not a cheap place to live. Just some thoughts. Good luck to you.

thank you so much! I'll definitely try to sort things out and see which one is more beneficial.

The job market for new grad RNs in all parts of California is very, very grim. It is so bleak that many new RNs who graduated in 2009 and 2010 are still unemployed and looking for that very first nursing job. I would seriously advise against nurses moving to CA at the present time. The state has an oversupply of nurses and not enough healthcare jobs for everyone who needs employment. California is my home state where I was born and raised. Although I want to move back to CA, I must remain in my current state of residence if I hope to remain employed.

I live in Los Angeles and a lot of my friends who just graduated with an ADN are having a really really hard time finding a job. I don't know what the outlook is like in Northern California. However, it is still possible to get employment. Many of the hospital's employment websites have pages upon pages of nursing positions available, so with persistence I'm sure you can find something.

I can only speak for Southern California. There are many, many universities here that offer nursing either at the BSN or ADN level. Thousands graduate each semester and are looking to get into a new grad program.It is very difficult to find a new grad position. I know for a fact that one of the larger hospital groups had over 1500 applicants for less than 30 new grad positions (OK, don't have the exact numbers scientifically documented but you get the picture). Relocation reimbursement? Not a chance. Lots of people that I graduated with here have moved for jobs out of state. Texas seems to be a hiring state.If you are willing to move, start applying all over and then work on the licensing issues. Sorry if this is not the answer you wanted to hear but it is the reality of the situation.

I live in Northern California. I just graduated in December with my BSN cum laude of my graduating class and it has been extremely difficult to find a new RN job. I know many new graduates that are having much difficulty finding jobs. Also, I have not heard that Northern California nurses have made more money, I thought the opposite in fact. However, Northern California is a large area and specific regions may make more than certain regions in Southern California.Unfortunately, California is broke, and compounded with the national recession finding work in acute care has been difficult. I have found that many new grad nurses are beginning in long term care, as am I. I definitely did not envision myself beginning to work at a SNF but the experience has been very beneficial and humbling. However, I realize that this is a stepping stone while I search for other jobs. And employers are becoming more aware of this. Just Something to think about? Good Luck in your career path, however, California is not the state I would recommend moving to if you are trying to find a job as a new grad. Unless you have a job lined up, it is far from NY and expensive

Quote from xluescluesxMany of the hospital's employment websites have pages upon pages of nursing positions available, so with persistence I'm sure you can find something.