NJ BON, criminal background

Michelle Amezcua · May 9

Hi, did you get any answers yet? I have a similar situations

Chickpea22 · May 9

Yes! I received my unrestricted license yesterday! It took over 4months but it finally came through. I had to call and go up to the board multiple times to get any answers.

Mecca2626 · May 13

Hey I was kinda in the same situation I took my NCLEX February 1st and passed. I didn't have any convictions because my misdemeanor case was dismissed but I had to provide dispositions. My case was heard at the executive meeting on May 3rd how long after the meeting did you get your license I called BON they said as of May 8th my legal review updated and completed now I'm just waiting on a license number I was wondering how long did it take and if you had to check the website at a certain time or did they email you letting u know your license was ready

Chickpea22 · May 14

@Mecca2626 mine was hear on may 3rd as well I had my license the following Wednesday . I kept calling. I finally checked and it was posted. If I were you I would go up there they provide way more answers

Mecca2626 · May 14

OK that really make me feel good thanks for the feedback I'm going go up there tomorrow .. hopefully I have good news by the end of the week .

Chickpea22 · May 14

Good luck! I hope they are helpful. Keep me updated! Sorry they are taking forever it's the worst feeling.

Anthony Chipoletti · Aug 13

I have the same situation at you I submitted all my documents on July 3rd of this year and we are in August over a month I called and nothing they just told me that it's under legal review. And I asked how long and the one person said 15 days. And then I called again and they said I'm not sure who told you 15 days but your case is being reviewed and I asked if they got my documents and she said she don't know because it goes through a different department and she can't tell me anything so I hope I don't have to wait the 4 months did you keep calling or you physically went there in person ? @chickpea22

Chickpea22 · Aug 20

Anthony Chipoletti said:

I have the same situation at you I submitted all my documents on July 3rd of this year and we are in August over a month I called and nothing they just told me that it's under legal review. And I asked how long and the one person said 15 days. And then I called again and they said I'm not sure who told you 15 days but your case is being reviewed and I asked if they got my documents and she said she don't know because it goes through a different department and she can't tell me anything so I hope I don't have to wait the 4 months did you keep calling or you physically went there in person ? @chickpea22

Hey! So pretty much everyone I talked to who had a criminal history waited 3-4 months. I know it sucks waiting! It was literally the hardest part of the whole process. I will say tho I should have had it a month early but the earthquake happened the day of the monthly hearing and they all left postponing my case till the next month. I went up there multiple times and no one ever told me anything. The only people who ever heard anything was if there was something they were missing. I'm sorry if this didn't help at all but trust me I know what your going through and it's awful

Kim1112 · Sep 21

@Chickpea22 Hi I'm living in NJ too. Please if you don't mind please let me know Which school accept you in ?. My school ( located in Newark) The program coordinator said she can't accept me into the program due to background check from Castlebrunch is positive. I got charges but 2 months later It dismissed, no billed ,no filed. I'm waiting the process of expungement but It gonna take forever. I don't want to miss this oppptunity for the school. or maybe I will apply other school in future. thank you