I am a Illinois nursing grad that took the NCLEX PN. I passed and have positive personal history. Now my application is being reviewed by the BON in Chicago. I would like to know:
Has anyone else hadn't this issue?
How long did the process take?
Were you approved or denied a license?
Thanks ☺ï¸
Note: I do not have any forcible felonies. The charge was 10 years ago and the other charge was 7 years ago. I've completed all necessary documentation required, reference letters and letters of reconciliation. I just don't understand why my application was sent from the Springfield office to the Chicago office. I have no disqualifying convictions and have been working in healthcare for 7 years.
There were other charges on my deficiency list, but they did not lead to a conviction. And looking up the nurse with criminal history law for Illinois I know that:
Juvenile venile revords can't be used in decision of licensure.
charges that did not lead to a conviction can't be used for licensure
I have not been arrested since I was 16 and my record was sealed. It was a misdermeanor. It has been 8 years, I have never not passed a background check and had no issues when I was fingerprinted to become a CNA in iL. I have worked as one for 6 years, even at a hospital, & I still recieved the letter prohibiting me to practice with my RN and to complete the deficiency checklist. Fingers crossed. I feel so discouraged rn.
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I have not been arrested since I was 16 and my record was sealed. It was a misdermeanor. It has been 8 years, I have never not passed a background check and had no issues when I was fingerprinted to become a CNA in iL. I have worked as one for 6 years, even at a hospital, & I still recieved the letter prohibiting me to practice with my RN and to complete the deficiency checklist. Fingers crossed. I feel so discouraged rn.