The waiting game

U.S.A. Wisconsin

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Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

I passed my boards on the 2nd and still don't have a license number yet. How long did it take for your info to show up at the BON? Maybe the holiday held things up?

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Specializes in ICU.

When I renewed, it took 6 weeks. Just say'n.

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Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

Good LORD! Hard to apply for a job with a "Well, I passed but I don't have a license yet," huh?

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Specializes in ICU.

Just as long as they get it in the computer. HR knows if you passed or not, they can find out easy enough.

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Specializes in OB/GYN, Psych.

I passed my boards on June 1st and I got a license number of June 8th.

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Have you looked it up on the Wisconsin License look-up webpage? That will contain your license number. WI updates the license page on the Wednesday following you taking and passing the test. Go to http://online.drl.wi.gov/LicenseLookup/IndividualCredentialSearch.aspx & type in your information (profession and name). If it doesn't contain your license number, I would contact them to inquire. Good luck!

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In follow up of my last message, can you let me know if this worked for you? I hope it does.

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Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

I got an email from the state about my application, and when I looked on the BON, there it was. I have no idea when the physical license will arrive, but at least now I can apply for jobs. But not in MN because the BON is shut down, even including investigations of abuse! How is that not an essential service??

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Specializes in Hospice.

I think it updates every tuesday

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I took my boards on a Tuesday, my license # was in the system on Thursday. I got my physical license in the mail on that Saturday.

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Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

WTH? Still haven't gotten it! I may call them tomorrow.

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Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

Finally! I got it yesterday, so now I can apply for jobs in earnest.

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