BON Legal process

RN508 · May 30, 2008

I typed my name in the license search just because I'm obsessive, and It came back

FIRST MIDDLE LAST NAME- GRADUATE REGISTERED NURSE PERMIT -ACTIVE -CITY- STATE -ZIP

Do you think they probably made a mistake and accidental issued that TPP? The reason I ask is because on the 9th of May I sent in all my court doc's applications, fee's, and my PA CHC and personal explanation, and I had to wait for My Ohio CHC to come back because they wanted me to get a CHC for every state that I lived in. SO my applications were pending until i got that to them.

Yesterday I received the Ohio Criminal History check(CHC) and faxed it to them. Do you think they could have had everything done that fast? I'm afraid to get excited because i thought i was going to get denied to tell you the truth, although i was honest about ever little detail. I know they are only Human and can make mistakes. At the same time i know they know what is going on and know my situation.

RN508 · Jun 4, 2008

Well it was a mistake that they issued the Temporary Permit. A lady I spoke with at the board said somehow it "squeaked by". I don't see how when I checked the right boxes and sent in a stack of papers and had to communicate with them about my criminal record checks. Like i said though they are human and they make mistakes so of course i just have to grin an bear it. But I'm just so worried about this whole thing and for a second I thought I was on my way of becoming a nurse, reaching the dream I worked so hard for, yeah this whole thing was pretty painful. I kind of knew deep down though thats why I posted on here and asked if anyone else thought they may have made a mistake, it just seemed to easy, but then I thought " No this is the SBON i doubt this could be a mistake". The mistake was I allowed myself to get excited for a second and now I'm back where I started, I dunno, who knows whats going on. No-one responded before so I just typed this to vent, sorry

thanks

RN508 · Jun 11, 2008

Alright time for another venting post.

Right now the status is that I am still waiting to hear something lol.

My application was being reviewed by a legal counsel for the board. I still have the Temporary Practice Permit that was accidental issued to me(5/30/08), The administrative assistant for the Board told me to "Please hold on to the permit" She would let me know the status of the permit after the initial review by counsel. I think that I showed my character by being the one to bring the fact that I got a Temp Practice permit to the boards attention, I mean someone of not so good moral character would have maybe just played dumb(I know, that is just me thinking to much). But Im scared and confident all at the same time.

For those of you who may ask about Licenses and Criminal records, here is what I know about our keystone state:

-Judged on a case by case basis

Can be refused, suspended, revoked for felony or crimes of moral turpitude(Including ARD in the disposition of felony charges).The State Board of Nursing (Board) reviews the facts of each case, the type of crime, the length of time that has elapsed since the conviction, whether any probation has been successfully completed and restitution/fines have been paid, whether or not drugs or alcohol were involved, or if the crime would be classified as involving moral turpitude Moral turpitude generally involves fraud, deceit or "...anything done knowingly contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals." (For example, a crime involving theft or fraud. )

--Law states that the applicant must furnish evidence that they are of good moral character to the PA BON

--Some areas of the law are clear. For example, the Board is prohibited by law from issuing a license for at least 10 years to an applicant who has a felony drug conviction

--Other types of felony convictions (such as aggravated assault) and misdemeanor convictions for crimes of moral turpitude are less clear, and the board has more discretion. That is why they are considered on a case by case basis.

Once you submit your application and supporting documents, they are forwarded to a legal counsel for the board for review( if you have a background). Some application are also referred to a committee of the Board

The length of time for a review is dependent upon the complexity of the applicant's background.

(This information is just from my experience and what i was told by the board)

Hope that may help others when they ask those questions

RN508 · Jun 23, 2008

Got some news, Its not a flat out no, but I got some work to do to get my license and better believe that I am going to do it.

catlvr · Jun 23, 2008

Hi RN508, I don't have any info or advice for you, but I can tell how much you want to be a nurse. I'm glad that cases are judged on a case by case basis, and hope that yours is deemed worthy.

Take care, e

RN508 · Jun 23, 2008

Thanks so much

RN508 · Jul 30, 2008

I just heard from the State Board Counsel that they approved my application WOO HOO!!!

catlvr · Jul 30, 2008

Congratulations, that is wonderful! Here's to a long and gratifying nursing career for you.

e

RN508 · Jul 30, 2008

Thanks Catlvr, and to everyone else who may have a situation like i have had, dont lose faith if you really changed your life and can show it then dont worry go for it, just be HONEST.

And if u have any questions let me know

Editorial Team / Admin · Jul 30, 2008

Glad you now have the legal issue resolved, RN508.

Good luck.