Has the MBON became any faster in license processing?

[PMHNPonTheMaking]

Hello,

I'm a new ADN grad from MA and instead of applying for initial licensure in MA I decided to apply for initial licensure in MD. But reading all these horrors stories about the MBON made me reconsider my choice.

My school has sent all our paperwork to the MA BON. I can still sit for the MA BON if I change my mind. Im till waiting for the background paper in the mail from the MD BON. They email me an automated mesage stating it could take up to 15 days, my classmate have received their ATT already, we graduated on May 23rd. Im planning to sit for the MA NCLEX instead but does transferring my license be an easier process? Or will they still need to send me background forms thru the mail ?

Im pretty confused. Plus it will cost more money to be licensed in MA and MD.

Please advise.

[Dani_Mila, BSN, RN]

I endorsed from PA and it took almost a month. It is also easy to do it. The application is online and you need to do fingerprint. I had to email them about the status and they replied very quickly. MBON stated to expect my license number to show online within 24 hours and it did what they said.

If MA is a compact state then it wouldnt be an issue as MD is a compact state