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Reciprocity agreements vary from state to state. The state where you are requesting the nursing license will determine what the reciprocity requirements are. Therefore, in order to find out how to obtain a New York RN license, with an already existing California license, you need to contact the New York State Board of Nursing. http://www.op.nysed.gov/nurse.htm When you apply for a professional license in another state, you have to meet that new states requirements. Sometimes its as simple as filling out a form and verifying that you in fact do have a license with your current state. Some states require that you take classes, or having specialized training. (I think that NY requires a child abuse prevention class.) While others may require you to re-take the nursing boards all over again. To find out what the requirements are, you need to contact the individual state. To make matters more complicated, a state (such as NY) may accept a California license, but may not accept a license in another state (let's say Alabama for example). A lot depends on score you received on the NCLEX exam, as different states have different requirements. With the shortage of nurses across the country though, the reciprocity agreements have been severaly relaxed. Usually, if you can verify that you have an active license, they will usually grant you a temporary permit while you are completing the paperwork or additional courses. But, for the specifics you need to contact the individual state. When you apply for a nursing license in NY you are not giving up your California license, as you can have both. At one time I held as many as four different state licenses. But, the hard part is in keeping all of those licenses active. Contact the New York State Board of Nursing, and look for their reciprocity requirements. GOOD LUCK!
