rnjessie

Hi! In my experience with the MD BON, my records were sealed, so all they needed was the court document stating so. After I finally found out that information (after 2 1/2 weeks of phone calls), they received my papers, reviewed over 2 days, and issued my license # in 1 day. However, in transferring my license to FL, I am having to fill out and pay another application fee, do the fbi background check again, get the court documents again, and get 3-5 letters of recc. So, now I'm in the process of that, but I'm staying positive, have been applying for jobs, even though I don't yet have my RN lic. in FL, I just add a note that I'm in the process (it doesn't hurt!) So, chin up, it may take a while, but it's soooo, soooo worth it in the end!!! Keep me updated, and I will continue to encourage everyone! Blessings!

Hi Tiger, May I ask why you are having such a hard time finding a job? Were you convicted or was it a misdemeanor?

Hi everyone! I just wanted to thank you for your comments and "God blessings!" Everything worked out and I was issued my RN license today. I know we cannot give out any "real" adivce here, but I just wanted to share my great news, and give everyone out there with a history, some hope for the future, and if you have to wait, heaven forbid, a week, a month, 6 months, a couple years, to get your license...if you really want it, you will wait, and it could happen! I can't promise, but I can give you hope! Blessings to all!!!

Hi Jess! I would definitely recommend checking "Yes." It would most likely save you a lot, a lot, a lot of time. Is this for your NCLEX application? I have been waiting 4 weeks now to get a reply from MD - should be today or tomorrow. So I would definitely be up front about the situation...because expunged records DO show up on the FBI background check or the CHRC - what MD BON does. Trust me, I researched endlessly! Anyway, this also gives you time to gather your court records, which may be quite difficult considering it was expunged. There is a expunged/sealed records office in every state - you may need to call them. That is why it has taken so long for me...because I didn't have any documentation. After they receive everything from you, it should, and I repeat, Should, only take them a week to approve you. I'll keep you updated on my status. Good luck and God bless!

My lawyer and even the judge said I didn't have to check "yes" so that's why I didn't...I hope they don't think I fraudulently did it on purpose! Also, I called the BON and they said all they want is the expungement letter, but I feel like I should send in more information...I don't know what to do? Should I write a statement, get letters of rec, counselor notes, all that stuff if all they requested was the letter...? I've already called them several times, and asked if they needed a statement, but they said, "just the letter." I'm just so worried! Thanks for responding.

Hi, I just wanted to find out if anyone has any experience with passing their NCLEX-RN and then the BON reviewing their application for licensure. When I first applied to the MD BON for licensure, I checked the box stating I have never been arrested or convicted, etc...I only did this because I consulted a lawyer who said I didn't have to - I investigated his response and agreed with him - I wish I hadn't now. So they sent me the ATT and I sat for the boards, and Finally passed! But now, the BON found something in my background check and they requested all court documents from an incident in Jan 2009. The incident was a misdemeanor for petit theft and it ended up being expunged later that year. I went to counseling and was on meds and even went to support groups. Anyway, I am currently in the process of having the court send the BON my expungement letter, but from what I hear, the BON has the final say in deciding to issue me a license or not. I'm so concerned...I worked for 10 yrs on this and made a stupid, very stupid, mistake, and I just really, really want my license. If anyone could provide any words of wisdom or advice, it would be appreciated! Thanks so much!

wow, wow, wow! your story is so much like mine it's scary! I'm about to take the NCLEX-RN for the fourth time (it stil hurts to say that), and your post really, really motivated me! I also went to school in NY, graduated in 2009, and have been slowed down (just a bit) by having epilepsy. Thank you so, so, so much for all your information...I printed everything out and very, very much appreciate your time and effort in helping others. I'm having a hard time with endocrine and cardiac, but I'm reading and studying, so let's pray for the best. You are going to be an awesome nurse...I know it! Thank you so much...your patients will be lucky to have you as their RN!