Coming from CA, I applied for my license in MN the day I found out I passed. They give you a 60 day temp license and you have to do a background check (and fingerprints). You also have to apply for license verification through your state. I did everything ASAP about six weeks ago and am still waiting on CA BRN to send my verification of license. It's def not a hard process but takes forever (but then again CA BRN is known to take forever!!!). I would just apply as soon as you find out you pass the NCLEX! Managers are typically very accommodating if theres any road bumps along the way