LVN to RN

[siouxsieyq, BSN, LPN, RN]

In 1999 at the age of 19 I had a possession charge that was dismissed after diversion. In 2006 I applied for LVN licensure. I disclosed, sent copies of proof of dismissed charge and letters of recommendation from the program director. I was issued an license with no restrictions with the standard letter of my charges were significantly related to the scope of nursing but due to length of time etc they were not pursuing any action against my license. I will graduate the RN BSN program in March of 2019. I know I will again need to disclose and send proof. I guess my main concern is will the BRN choose to penalize where the BVNPT opted not to? Have any LVN to RNs faced a similar situation?

[illinoisbound, BSN]

I would imagine that it should be the same. Maybe resend any previous correspondence from your LPN application.

[Persephone Paige, ADN]

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe we all fall under the same BONs regardless of our degree. I see a bright future for you! Congratulations on your accomplishments.

[siouxsieyq, BSN, LPN, RN]

On 2/12/2019 at 9:02 AM, Persephone Paige said:

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe we all fall under the same BONs regardless of our degree. I see a bright future for you! Congratulations on your accomplishments.

Thank you. In California, the BVNPT oversees LVN licensure and the BRN oversees RN licensure. Two separate boards unfortunately. I am 99% sure everything will be ok. But that 1% is giving me major anxiety

[siouxsieyq, BSN, LPN, RN]

I wanted to update that I submitted my application with my classmates the beginning of March, along with all the required documentation regarding my arrest, dismissed charges, letters of explanation and reference letters. The school submitted our transcripts on April 1. Today I received my ATT along with my classmates so I believe this is positive news! Scheduled my test date!