how long does it take to be issued a license?

[CnCocoNut]

Hi everyone!

I received my official NCLEX-PN results and licensure application 3 weeks ago. I immediately sent the application in and I've been eagerly awaiting my license ever since (I admit, I even look for my name/license look-up info on idpr.com every day ). Approximately how long does it usually take to receive your license? Thanks in advance!

[bradleyshanetaylor]

i am in the same boat. i have to wait for my license then apply to get my KY license so i will be able to finally start working in the ICU. hang in there im sure you and I will be recieveing our license in the mail any day. i have been waiting almost 2 weeks. i would say after 4 weeks, i would call them and find out what is taking so long.

[nursetmj]

Not sure if this helps, but for my RN license (I was trying to get my license by endorsement b/c I was already licensed in MN) it took about 3 weeks. This was faster than I expected....I applied for the temporary permit, which I received at about 2 weeks, then the actual license came just a couple days later. To the OP: I'm with you - I checked the idpr website every day too -- multiple times! I couldn't help it! It showed up the morning I went in to sign my new hire paperwork, so that was quite timely!!

[jeffrey930]

same here still waiting, do anyone know the phone number to find out if you have a license number yey?

[nursetmj]

same here still waiting, do anyone know the phone number to find out if you have a license number yey?

You can check the website at https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/licenselookup/default.asp

Or you can call: [phone]

Be prepared to receive busy signals and be put on hold. My fiance and I joked they don't pick up until you've been on hold for at least 30 minutes, just to make sure you are a serious caller. ha!