NJ BON recent NCLEX takers, how long to receive license # ?

mvm00 · Jul 19, 2013

I took it this summer.

I emailed them and got the right person and got my number in 10 days BUT others in my class who haven't bothered them are still waiting going on 3 weeks. It will take weeks (usually 2-8) for it to be automatically updated. The only shot at it being quicker is to talk to the right person to have them pull it manually. Also going there in person seems to have gotten most a number on the spot.

fyi I also haven't gotten the paper license yet.. I'm just happy to have my number so quick.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jul 19, 2013

Moved to NJ Nursing. It can take 4-6 weeks because all candidates must be approved by board committee once all components are received (application, school verification , background check, NCLEX results ). That said now that the application process is online now licenses have been issued more quickly than in the past before.

It seems they got their act together (as well as any state agency can) post-Sandy considering Newark wasn't a direct hit...

notthereyet · Jul 19, 2013

Thank you for your reply. I will try the email route.

AtomicWoman · Jul 22, 2013

Be happy you haven't applied for your NJ APN license. That's a whole 'nother nightmare.

notthereyet · Jul 22, 2013

I can only imagine....all the best to you!

Riarosern · Aug 1, 2013

I took it this summer.
I emailed them and got the right person and got my number in 10 days BUT others in my class who haven't bothered them are still waiting going on 3 weeks. It will take weeks (usually 2-8) for it to be automatically updated. The only shot at it being quicker is to talk to the right person to have them pull it manually. Also going there in person seems to have gotten most a number on the spot.
fyi I also haven't gotten the paper license yet.. I'm just happy to have my number so quick.

Hi, can i get the email address u emailed? Ive been waiting for almost 5 weeks now.. and its really scaring me... Pleeaasseee thanks!

notthereyet · Aug 1, 2013

Hi, can i get the email address u emailed? Ive been waiting for almost 5 weeks now.. and its really scaring me... Pleeaasseee thanks!

I had no reply to email I sent via the "contact us" link. I did call them to get an update on my status about 10 days after passing NCLEX and was told results had not even been transferred over yet. However, I did check the online status exactly 2 weeks after passing NCLEX and my license number was posted. I was very pleasantly surprised! I would call them to simply inquire about status of your application, it certainly cant hurt. Best to you, Connie

Riarosern · Aug 6, 2013

Hi, can i get the email address u emailed? Ive been waiting for almost 5 weeks now.. and its really scaring me... Pleeaasseee thanks!
I had no reply to email I sent via the "contact us" link. I did call them to get an update on my status about 10 days after passing NCLEX and was told results had not even been transferred over yet. However, I did check the online status exactly 2 weeks after passing NCLEX and my license number was posted. I was very pleasantly surprised! I would call them to simply inquire about status of your application, it certainly cant hurt. Best to you, Connie

I called them 4 times already. One lady told me that BON already have my result and just waiting for the boards approval. after few days I called again and the guy told me that the board still needs look at my paperworks. after a week I called again and another lady told me that my result wasn't transferred yet and it will take 20-25 working days from the time I got my result before i can get my number. TOmorrow will be the 25th day and still no sign of my license number. Im really anxious about this because I will have my first fresh grad interview in a couple of days and not having a license number to present is really freaking me out... and that position is the one I'm eyeing for a long time now..

notthereyet · Aug 7, 2013

I am assuming you have checked the BON website for any updates on your license #. Also on your application did you check off any of the boxes indicating any previous license suspensions or any criminal history; as a yes answer in this area will create a delay. If their office is not too far, you might want to pay them a visit in person. Usually a visit produces a good outcome. If not I would keep calling until I had a license #. If they say 20-25 working days and it is reaching that time frame I would want to know why the delay or when will the board be reviewing for approval? I was very fortunate to have my # added so quickly. I know how frustrating this can be as I waited 6 weeks for my previous license as an LPN.

Stay strong and congratulations!

Riarosern · Aug 16, 2013

Thanks for the support and informations. I got my License number after 6 weeks of waiting and called BON 4 times. It came out the right time because I had 3 interviews that week and luckily got a job offer on the unit that I really like. THank you again.

notthereyet · Aug 16, 2013

Good to hear, as the old saying goes, "good things come to those who wait". However, the waiting is excruciating! I just received my paper license yesterday which was 2.5 weeks after number was posted. Now I just need to find a job, have something per diem but it is not where I really want to be. Where are you in Jersey? It is tough pickings for me in central to south Jersey. All the best to you in your new position!