I feel defeated

[Idaho Murse]

I felt so happy and elated when I found out I got the job that I was really looking for, on a floor that was my passion. I feel defeated because one of the stipulations of the job was to have my RN license before aug 8th. I submitted my information to the board of nursing on time and everything was looking great. I called constantly checking progress of my endorsement.

I was told that I should have my license issued a couple days ago to today. When I called on my break today to see if it had been issued the person on the phone informed me that my background check info was never sent to the state police and fbi and they never had a record of it being received, however, I called and verified on multiple times that this information was there. I even went to the in person to make sure everything was there because I did not want any issues. I was told and assured that everything was there. So I was shocked to say the least when the person on the phone informed me of the situation. I asked how this was possible, person on the phone said they did not have any answers for me so I asked for her to make sure she was looking at the right person. It was confirmed she was indeed looking at my file. I was devastated.

I immediately went to my nurse recruiter in HR and described the situation, she was blown away and called the board and got the same story as I described. She then told my recruiter that if I resubmit all of my information that it will be completed in about 4 weeks. This basically voids the job offer that I was fortunate enough to have gotten. I have a final meeting with HR and my managers and the CNO tomorrow afternoon.

I just dont see how this can turn out well for me, the board of nursing told my recruiter that the earliest I could get my license was aug 29th. i am just sad that I will likely be fired from my first ever nursing job because of something that was completely out of my control.

[OCNRN63, RN]

Well update on my situation, my nurse recruiter, manager, and CNO, all said they had my back and not to worry. They understand that it was not my fault and that I am keeping my job.

Congratulations!

[Lucky724]

When you take the boards and pass aren't you issued a temporary license? When I took the boards - in Georgia - that is exactly what we got - something showing we had passed and a temp. license until the permanent one showed up.

I can't imagine a place would fire you for something that was beyond your control and also you will get your license a few weeks past the date of the 8th..it's not like it's a few months...hopefully everyone will be reasonable about this and let you work on your temp. license until the permanent one arrives.

[Simply Complicated]

Well update on my situation, my nurse recruiter, manager, and CNO, all said they had my back and not to worry. They understand that it was not my fault and that I am keeping my job.

Yay!! It's nice to hear stories about people being treated the right way, and not just thrown under the bus and screwed over. Congrats to you, and good luck in your new job!

[Simply Complicated]

When you take the boards and pass aren't you issued a temporary license? When I took the boards - in Georgia - that is exactly what we got - something showing we had passed and a temp. license until the permanent one showed up.

I can't imagine a place would fire you for something that was beyond your control and also you will get your license a few weeks past the date of the 8th..it's not like it's a few months...hopefully everyone will be reasonable about this and let you work on your temp. license until the permanent one arrives.

She was already licensed in another state, she's just waiting on her endorsement to go through. So she pretty much just has to wait, since the state she is applying to does not do temporary licensure.