NJ Licensure by Endorsement

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Has anyone applied to NJ BON by endorsement and had a positive experience? Every time I call that are SO rude and provide me no information other than "wait 10-15 business day" and "it takes 8-12 weeks." I'm trying to make sure I have everything sent to them and they just tell me to check my checklist.

From what I have read, actually going to the BON in Newark helps many people. Is it worth it? I applied only on July 8th. I believe I have sent everything in. Thank you!!!

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

You applied 10 days ago. Background checks take 3-4 weeks to be processed because of the level required. Has proof of your current nursing license been forwarded? Is your checklist complete save for the background check. Aside from checking your application the BoN will not move forward without the results of the comprehensive fingerprint/background check.

Regardless if you think you sent everything, it doesn't matter if it's not processed hence access to the applicant checklist online.

If you applied 10 days ago going to the BoN is useless. The fastest I've seen was 4-6 weeks post application. Any delays in license verification or background = more like 8-12 weeks.

Have you completed the fingerprinting for the background check yet?

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They haven't even mailed out my fingerprint information yet. It was just printed today. NJ BoN is notoriously slow and so I was simply trying to confirm I have done all I can on my end, I am well aware I applied 10 days ago.

I have multiple interviews in NJ this week, I simply cannot say a date I can begin working until my license has processed.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

At least 3-4 weeks after you do the fingerprinting as that's how long the report takes. It's an SBI/FBI background check.

Their 8 week timeline probably was on point.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Most recent endorsement time was 6 weeks. If you check out this in the NJ forum: https://allnurses.com/new-jersey-nursing/licensure-by-endorsement-1054624.html

If your original state uses nursys it helps as opposed to waiting for paper license verification (most do).

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Unfortunately I am currently licensed in AL and they do not participate in nursys! Thank you for the info.

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I see on the other post that NJ does now in fact issue temps? I wonder if that is something I should go ahead and apply for.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I see on the other post that NJ does now in fact issue temps? I wonder if that is something I should go ahead and apply for.

You can only apply at the time of initial application. Generally issued to military/spouses. No state lets you add on a temp application after your licensing application is submitted for review/processing.

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Update: Took 6 weeks for NJ to finalize!

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Also how do they update this check list? Is it as soon as they receive it or a few days after they receive it.

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