New Grad moving to IL...applying from a distance

[daisyjoy]

Hi everyone. I'm in TN and will be graduating and moving to IL in Dec. I'm trying to start the application process early so that I am able to start a job soon after graduation (loans coming due!!!! ). I know that I need to have a background check and fingerprinting done. Is there a certain background check agency I am supposed to use, or do they just do that automatically since they will receive my fingerprints? All I know is that for TN, they say that this part of the process can take up to 2-3 months and to start early, so I'm trying to get a jump on things in case IL is the same way. Thanks to anyone who may have info to donate on this area. I need and appreciate the help.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Here is the info for the IL BON:

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

James R. Thompson Center

100 West Randolph, Suite 9-300

Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

Web Site: http://www.dpr.state.il.us/

Illinois Department of Professional Regulation

320 W. Washington St.

3rd Floor

Springfield, IL 62786 Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone]

When I moved from IN to IL in 1996, there was no fingerprints required. However, that might have changed. Also - be prepared to wait - IL is pretty slow to get licensed.