I finished my LPN-RN program from Carleen Health Institute. I took the NCLEX under New York state board and passed the exam. I'd been waiting on the license a couple of weeks and decided to call NYbon, was told the school is under review - hence they would not be issuing any licenses till the review is done. They also wouldn't give a time frame. Does anyone have any idea how long these reviews usually take or what could be done in situations like this?
Anyone having attended the schools in question: Siena College in Broward County, Fla., Palm Beach School of Nursing in Palm Beach County, Fla., and Sacred Heart International Institute in Broward County will not be able to obtain a license in NY state unless they enroll and graduate from an a NY state approved or out of state accredited nursing program. Nor will they be able to obtain new license in any other state due to OIG lawsuit.
From the ABC News article... Feds announce massive takedown of fraudulent nursing diploma scheme
Full information about Operation Nightingale can be obtained at the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) website
Fraudulent Nursing Diploma Scheme Leads to Federal Charges Against 25 Defendants
As the investigators went through 10,000 documents identifying names of 7,600 those granted diplomas without having taken courses--- anyone who obtained a license using fraudulent credentials, expect contact from OIG investigators and may be arrested for fraud with revocation of nursing license.
Other Florida Nursing programs with low NCLEX pass rates will be under the same microscope examining if graduates really took nursing classes and attended clinical training. One can find your schools pass rate here: FL BON NCLEX . 2022 CARLEEN HEALTH INSTITUTE OF SOUTH FLORIDA - WEST PALM BEACH had several periods where >75% graduate NCLEX test takers FAILED NCLEX, so NY state is taking close look. Definitely keep any enrollment records, report cards, classwork, teaching material from this school as proof you attended in case investigators come calling.
I am upset that FL storefront nursing programs taking your money without providing the education to become a practical /professional nurse especially at a time LPNs and RN's desperately needed.