hi all! im new to nursing and this forum. I just graduated from Xavier's new accelerated MSN program and I have a job lined up at Children's. The problem is that I can't start the orientation until I pass my NCLEX, and I can't take the NCLEX until the OBN decides to get around to making me eligible to test.
I submitted my electronic finger prints in November. My application and payment was submitted to OBN in March as was my application to test with the testing service. The only requirement left was for my school (Xavier - in cinci BTW) to submit my certificate of completion (no need for transcript or anything - just the certificate). According to the nursing department at school, the certificates were submitted on May 13. My classmates had begun receiving their ATTs by May 17. As of this very moment, I still do not have my ATT because according to the testing service, the OBN has not made me eligible to test. EVERY single one of my classmates taking the Ohio boards has already received their ATT and scheduled the nclex (the last one received hers on Thursday...).
Does any one have ANY idea what might be the problem? The testing service suggested that I call OBN and I did. Twice. And twice I got voice mail and left messages. I have also sent two emails to find out if there is a problem. I have yet to get an answer.
Any idea what the problem could be? Has anyone else had an issue like this before? The ONLY thing I can even remotely think of as an "issue" is the fact that I currently live in KY (but went to school in OH, will be working in OH, and will be taking the OH boards). Normally, I wouldn't start to worry so much but I am the only one from my program who hasn't been made eligible yet and it appears that they are in no hurry to change my status or even contact me back. My employer is waiting on my to get the ATT so that I can start my pre-employment process, and I can't even do that.
I'm just super frustrated right now so thanks for listening to the venting, and if you have ANY ideas, I would really appreciate hearing them.
THANKS!!!
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