LVN License Application Question

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Hi y'all,

I live in California, and I know that everything is always delayed here because of budget cuts. Well, I had to report a traffic ticket that was over $300 (a speeding ticket that went up because of late payment charges) on the initial NCLEX-PN application. I received a letter saying that I passed the NCLEX-PN in February of this year, but my case is under review. It's been more than two months of waiting for my license application. I feel like I am wasting so much of my time waiting. I tried contacting the BVNPT many times, but I am always directed towards a voicemail for Enforcement Department. I've left many messages on that voicemail, and I've also emailed them numerous times. I have yet to receive a response. I tried contacting my nursing school I graduated from about this situation, but I seem to be ignored.

Is there any way I can expedite this waiting process? I've already sent in the paperwork they asked for (three times). I've also had it mailed Next Day Air.

I was planning on making the trip to Sacramento Board of Nursing with all the necessary paperwork they requested and present it in person. If I did that, would it even make a difference? Or would the trip be in vain?

Any advice is really appreciated. I'm starting to lose hope... :crying2:

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Did you ever get your license?

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Yes I finally received my license the first week of this month (September 2010). It took forever for The Board of Nursing to process my information because I was told that they were understaffed and operated only by voicemail. They never responded to the voice messages I left or letters I wrote regarding the status of my license.

Now I'm faced with another hurdle as a new LVN. It seems like no one wants to hire a new grad LVN :crying2:. I've applied everywhere in Riverside County and Orange County. Don't really know what to do anymore. I feel like I wasted so much of my time already.

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Specializes in School LVN, Peds HH.

LVN jobs are hard to come by. Try home health. I worked for an agency based in Signal Hill called Haven Health. They hired me right out of school. Try them :)

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So it took them 6 months to get your application reviewed. Wow I can't believe that. If you are the norm I still have 5 more months before i even know if I will get a license. I've called and sent emails but I keep getting the same answer we can't say how long it will take each case is different and thank you for your patience. That really doesn't help me. Ahhhhh i can't believe this.

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how long ago did you get your ticket did they say why it took so long?

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Specializes in cna.

hey everyone this is my first post.. i am reading these posts and as ialready have my cna and ive been looking for an lpn school im feeling as though i shouldnt even bother and try and go straight to get my rn.. how ever i am in my 30's and need to work.. i have been looking at all these school in new jersey and they are all around 22,000 does anyone know of any school that is not so expensive

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@raekaylvn: I'm sort of hesitant to do home health coming out as a new grad. I've heard so many horror stories about new grads and sticky situations when they first started home health. I feel like I need that extra guidance rather than being on my own for the first time. I know I shouldn't be picky, but I worked so hard to get my license; i don't want to put it at risk.

@kdbworkingmom: I got my ticket two years before I even started nursing school. It was just a speeding ticket! They never responded to any of my questions when I emailed and called and sent letters. They said the reason why it takes so long is because they are severely understaffed and investigation goes on a case by case basis. I had a family friend who went through the same thing, and he also said it took 6 months (he just had a minor traffic ticket too).

@gina25: i don't know how the job market is on the east coast, but here in california, the job market is horrible. i know i'm not the only one who has experienced it. everywhere wants at least 1 year experience before they hire you as an LVN. my recommendation is to go for your RN. it might be pricey but definitely worth it in the long run. what helped me with finances when i was in school were grants, scholarships, and loans. definitely do your research before picking a school! best of luck to you!

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missjay919,

thank you so much for the advice.. i know california is tough i used to live there. I am just having a hard time thinking of spending all that money for an lpn job. i have an opportunity to work for a hospital as a cna and they would pay for my nusing school it would just take me much longer.... its such a shame that there is all this hype for nurses and lpns and than once you finish your stuck... ill definitly do my homework thanks again:clown:

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I guess I can forget about getting my 6 months of work in before starting an RN program then. This will put me a year behind my schedule if they take 5 more months to let me know. Wow sometimes I really dislike CA.

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kdbworkingmom,

yeah california is tough sometimes before i moved to nj i was accepted into american career college for lpn it was 33,000 neddless to say i moved and adjusting to nj is tough ive heard that most work for lpn is in florida its tough there are soo many of us wanting to work and become the best nurses we can be and its so difficult everywhere.

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kdbworkingmom,

that was my plan too. i wanted to get at least 6 months in before starting RN. i am most definitely behind 1 year. times are most definitely tough these days. i've thought of relocating to another state, but that is just not an option for me right now. i'm just trying to hang in there. who knows, maybe things will turn around. in the meantime, i'm doing my RN-ADN prereqs at a community college. i just need microbio.

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