I took the NCLEX-PN almost one month ago, and still have no results. I did the pearson vue "trick" and got the pop-up, so I'm pretty confident I passed. The thing is, I want to start working, like NOW! I have a job lined up, but can't do anything until I get my package in the mail, saying I passed, so I can go get my license.
So I decided to call the California Board of Vocational Nursing and PT.
All they could tell me was "I can't tell you anything", not even if they mailed anything out! All I got was " I can't tell you anything"...Then the girl on the phone had the nerve to say, and I quote...
"I'm getting so sick of people like you calling and asking all these questions. Don't you watch the news? Don't you know that we all have to take furlough days? What do you expect that we can do the same amount of work? I don't think so!"
and then she hung up!
I'm so sick of California and dealing with crap like that. Why is it that most every other state you can find out in like a couple days, and here it's like a month?!
In NM, upon graduation (at least from RN programs) you may start work right away as a Graduate Nurse. The EMPLOYER is the one who receives the provisional license, directly from BON, and it is limited to that particular job. There are, of course, limits and stipulations about how one may work, etc.
After passing the NCLEX, we get notified by BON and receive our licenses within about two to three weeks. But you get notice that you passed NCLEX within three days of testing, so you can notify your employer already that you've passed. When the license comes, the employer puts a copy in the file, and done.
So, why are you all waiting to start work until you have license in hand? Are there no provisions in your states to work under supervision on a temporary license?
Some states don't allow that. In Indiana, you can't practice until you have your license in hand and a copy to your employer. All states vary in their rules and regs, so some of you may need to check it out
Specializes in psychiatric, UR analyst, fraud, DME,MedB.
It's been 10 days since I first posted this thread
and I'M STILL WAITING for my results.
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My goodness, that does seem a long time ----send another one , this time as a registered mail -- the one that needs a co signee to make sure that they got your request? You probably are very nervous and counting the minutes or seconds, huh? Hang in there girl......I know this waiting is a miserable process , but his too will come and go.:redbeathe
So I decided to E-mail the state, and I actually got a reply!!! They said they would be working on people who took their test on August 10th on Thursday (which was when I took mine) and that my results for sure would be here next week! So I feel better, and I think the way to go, is to email them instead of calling.
I've gotta say. I must be lucky. I live in California, and I took the NCLEX-RN on Friday and got my results on Monday! Are you sure the board has all your transcripts and everything it needs? That can hold up results.
Specializes in psychiatric, UR analyst, fraud, DME,MedB.
So I decided to E-mail the state, and I actually got a reply!!! They said they would be working on people who took their test on August 10th on Thursday (which was when I took mine) and that my results for sure would be here next week! So I feel better, and I think the way to go, is to email them instead of calling.
Glad to know you got the response. A word on how to contact effectively. A registered mail (someone has to sign upon receipt of the mail) this is proof for you that it was received and signed on a certain date...........this way they know that the clock is ticking officially ! Wishing you luck on your results! :wink2:
We all have some cross to bear working in this ***state of Cali. She complains of a furlough day...what about all the nurses that have to take call and get flexed home or called off? Frequently! They're not being rude to their patients because of it. There is NO excuse for rudeness when you work in a customer oriented job. I'll bet most would say "report her". If she can't take the heat, get out of the job. enough said.
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congratulation Steffers !!! RAh , Rah, Rah , sis Boom Bah !!!!! go out there and show the world who you are Baby ! :chuckle
Steffers
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It's been 10 days since I first posted this thread
and I'M STILL WAITING for my results.
=(