If you are going with CA board of nursing, They have their own credential evaluation service. You will not have to worry about CGFNS.. In case your hours are less,they will still let you sit for the NCLEX, and if you pass, they will issue a temporary licence. And that temporary License can be changed into permanent by taking those missing hours by going to school after you have your temporary license. Processing is easier with CA board because, unlike other boards you doNT have to deal with CGFNS, but with the CA BOARD OF NURSING only.