Jay Harris

That's what I've been trying to figure out. Like give me some hope! LOL

Yes, and every time I speak with her she just responds and says either the applications are processed in the order received or please allow some time to review. That's all I ever get!

Yes, thank God! Still, we're talking basically a year for an answer?

So today is April 1st and still no word from the BON. I applied for my initial license back in May 2023 (never heard back). I was able to apply to another state and obtain my RN license. So I applied for reciprocity in December of 2023, still no date to meet with the BON. Defeated is under an understatement!

Unfortunately I am still waiting.

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I am so over this whole process. My initial application was back in May of 2023. Every time I ask for an update in the case I get the same response "applications are processed in the order received".

Yes I'm in mass, she did tell me I would need to meet with the board also. However has given me no date nor any idea when it will be. They have already met for January so maybe I can get in for the February date. How long did it take you after they let you know that you have submitted everything?

Yes, I sent in all documentation. I sent her email today asking her what if any progress and she said I will get a letter stating the application was received. And that the applications are worked in the order received. That was it. I have a women for a coordinator. Everything has been so slow. I'm thinking at this point I need to find a new career path. I even said that to her in the email, like hey do you have any idea how much longer this will be it's been 8 months!

Wow that's awesome! I've been waiting, this month makes 8 months still nothing! I have literally given up! What happens when you meet with the Board? Do they give you an opportunity to speak/explain?

Any update?

8 months later and still no progress! Starting to feel like I went to school for nothing?

How long did it take you after you applied for reciprocity? I feel like they take there sweet time? Did they contact via email?? How did you know you were approved? Did you still have to meet with the Board?

I'm praying!

Oh wow! I have no confidence that they will even approve after transferring. There is no guarantee that we will even get approved.

So should I apply/pay for reciprocity now?

How long did it take you? Seems like everything that I have submitted is not good enough and "insufficient"! everything else stays the same. The only thing that is different is that instead of an initial license you are applying for reciprocity

How long did it take you? Seems like everything that I have submitted is not good enough and "insufficient"!

Same thing I'm going through I'm still waiting for reciprocity from mass. Has anyone ever heard of anyone not getting approved?

I applied in CT and got ATT the next day!

Don't give up, I am in the same boat. Have you heard from the Board?

I almost hired an attorney but then read these posts and realized it wouldn't change anything! I guess I'll just have to wait it out!

The whole process is crazy! I'm sure It will take just as long! I graduated in May and still nothing!

You only test once. NCLEX Is National. Your application would need to be changed to reciprocity though and you would lose that initial fee you paid for first license. I still use my LPN and am just patiently waiting for Mass to come through. It's not ide because I went to school for my RN But atleast I was able to test and get that out the way. Otherwise I don't know how successful I would be testing months out after school.

Atleast you would be able to test. Waiting to meet with the board will take months!