Licensed Practical Nurse License in California
Everything you need to know about getting your LPN license to practice in California.
Nurse Licensure Compact
The enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) covers both RNs and LPN/VNs, allowing multistate practice in all member states. Your primary state of residence must be a compact state.
California is not a NLC member state. You will need to apply for a California LPN license by endorsement, regardless of whether you hold a compact license in another state.
Visit NLC PortalRequirements for LPN Licensure in California
- 1Active LPN license in another state
- 2Nursys verification
- 3FBI fingerprint background check
- 4Application fee
- 5California-specific jurisprudence exam
Estimated Processing Timeline
Most LPN endorsement applications in California are processed within 8 to 16 weeks. Processing times may vary based on completeness of your application and current board workload.
Other Professions in California
This guide is for informational purposes only. Licensure requirements change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the California Board of Nursing.
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