I passed the nclex however didn't get my license under review by the Office of profession

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. Passed the nclex for my lpn and no license.felony 25 years ago. And under investigation by the board stress

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Soooo...what was your question again?

Did you not have to do a criminal background check before entering nursing and/or taking the NCLEX? If so, did you voluntarily disclose this information? If you did not and they found out on their own after granting approval for NCLEX testing, this could be the reason for the hold up.

You didnt say say what your particular charge was; but I will say this. Some felonies could prevent you from ever working in healthcare...such as those involving Medicare or Medicaid, as these are a huge source of revenue for healthcare providers.

Obviously, you've been in contact with the BON if you know about this situation. From where I sit, you have three options: wait it out to see what'll happen and accept the outcome; secure a lawyer to hopefully help achieve a positive outcome just in case; or forget about nursing (always an option for each of us, so I'm not trying to be funny here).

Not saying this is the case, but one should not attempt to deceive the board of nursing or potential employers....information will be discovered at some point. Good luck with the outcome.

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I have a felonyi got it 27 year ago when i was 17. I have worked as a cna for the same amount of time i went back to school and received my associate degree in liberal art. Now i went back to do my lpn i passed the nclex and no lic its under review i did tell them about my felony and sent my disposition with a letter i also work as a cna at the same job for 20 years.

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In that case, I would definitely consult with an attorney just in case something comes of the review.

It could be that the BON are just doing a thorough check before granting the license. It would have been nice had they forewarned you of the review, though.

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So they emailed me a letter to send in paper work do i need a lawyer

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So they emailed me a letter to send in paper work do i need a lawyer

Yes yes YES

The BON is NOT your friend. They couldn't care that worked as a CNA at the same job for 20 years, or that the felony was committed nearly 3 decades ago. All they see is an applicant with a felony conviction, and they are concerned about if/how that will affect the safety of the public if you are allowed to practice as a nurse.

The burden is on YOU to demonstrate to them that you are deserving of a license. And a lawyer can help you because they will be looking out solely for YOUR interests. They have knowledge of the laws and how they can affect you. They can argue your case professionally and focus on the facts, without getting all overemotional.

The lawyer can't guarantee that you will be licensed--as mentioned earlier, some felonies are a no-go period, and not even the best lawyer in the world can change that. But having a lawyer can improve your chances of success.

You can find lawyers versed in nursing matters here: TAANA Executive Office - Home

Yes, it's not free. Consider it a prudent investment in your nursing career.

Or you could take your chances and go it alone...and I can't say I recommend that. If you decide to do that, at least get a legal consult first--most lawyers will do an initial consultation for little to no cost--to see what you're dealing with.

Best of luck.

Also, moving to Criminal History for more targeted responses.

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Getting very scared no license yet all paperwork submitted

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Have you checked online? Updates online via the system the state uses for verification of licenses is often updated much faster than a paper copy (if it's even still issued) can be mailed out. Beyond that, the only other option is to contact the BON directly. You also fail to mention what state and whether you are a foreign grad or a US grad- both can affect processing times. In addition, you are also dealing with a felony history, which is also going to affect processing time.

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I live in Ny and i feel like its taking forever i know that i have felony took the test in. October and now about to be a new year stilll stressed out blood pressure has been high since

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Other than posting here, what are you doing to find out the status of your license? Have you directly contacted the BON? Have you hired a lawyer to help guide you through the process? If you want information, you need to go directly to the source.

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Contact the office of discipline and they state it's still in review with the board no i did not hire a lawyer yet because they never told me i would not receive it just send in paperwork

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A lawyer isn't just for if they deny you getting a license; the lawyer can also guide you through the entire process. Contact TAANA Executive Office - Home for a referral. In fact, another poster gave you the same information and recommendation on your previous thread nearly 2 months ago.

Yes yes YES

The BON is NOT your friend. They couldn't care that worked as a CNA at the same job for 20 years, or that the felony was committed nearly 3 decades ago. All they see is an applicant with a felony conviction, and they are concerned about if/how that will affect the safety of the public if you are allowed to practice as a nurse.

The burden is on YOU to demonstrate to them that you are deserving of a license. And a lawyer can help you because they will be looking out solely for YOUR interests. They have knowledge of the laws and how they can affect you. They can argue your case professionally and focus on the facts, without getting all overemotional.

The lawyer can't guarantee that you will be licensed--as mentioned earlier, some felonies are a no-go period, and not even the best lawyer in the world can change that. But having a lawyer can improve your chances of success.

You can find lawyers versed in nursing matters here: TAANA Executive Office - Home

Yes, it's not free. Consider it a prudent investment in your nursing career.

Or you could take your chances and go it alone...and I can't say I recommend that. If you decide to do that, at least get a legal consult first--most lawyers will do an initial consultation for little to no cost--to see what you're dealing with.

Best of luck.

Also, moving to Criminal History for more targeted responses.

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