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The BON had all of my completed paperwork for MONTHS before officially issuing my license. My license was only issued because I called and spoke to someone who was able to pull up my file and see that everything was correct and completed, and it was then issued in 24 hours. The entire process was extremely aggravating. The way I was able to speak to someone was I called the general number (614-466-3947) and chose the last option which was to speak to a receptionist I believe? I don't 100% remember as this was about 9 months ago. If that is no longer an option I would just try all of the menu options to see if you can to speak to a real person that can transfer you! That was how my temporary license was issued (I was transferred internally to an actual person). Hope this helps!

Today I FINALLY got my temporary license!! Yesterday I called the general number for the board and I selected the option to speak to the receptionist instead of the licensing option. Then I was transferred a couple of times to someone who was able to pull my file and give me an update of what was taking so long. She told me that they will be issuing my temporary license this week and they are just waiting for the FBI background check results. If anyone is applying for endorsement, I would suggest getting the BCI & FBI fingerprint cards completed as soon as possible! The reason my FBI is still processing is because it took 3 or 4 weeks for the board to send me the cards originally. Hope this helps!

So this is the 8th week for me, and STILL no license!!! Can't get anyone to return any of the multiple voice mails and emails I have sent.

My advice would for you to remember to be flexible and open to learn from any and all situations! Be ready to work the hardest you ever have. Also in nursing school you will not always have the best clinical/classroom experiences but you should just try to learn from it regardless. While I've had clinicals on awful units where all the nurses hate the students and our instructors, I also discovered my love for nursing and met some truly dedicated and inspirational nurses that I aspire to be like! Just realize that the clinical or class isn't forever, do your best, and before you know it you will have graduated. And it might seem crazy at this point for you, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about what type of job you want once you graduate. Networking at you clinical sites, doing an externship, or working as a tech are great ways to make the job hunt easier on yourself. I discovered in nursing school that I love pediatrics and was able to work as an extern in a childrens hospital and did my practicum on a peds unit. All of this helped my acquire my absolute DREAM job once I graduated! Best of luck to you!

I applied for a temporary license about four weeks ago. I am still waiting for it, hopefully within the next couple of weeks I will get it (crossing my fingers for sooner rather than later)

It took me about 3 weeks from my initial email requesting fingerprint cards to actually get them. During those three weeks I probably sent 4 emails requesting them because I never got a response.

Cincinnati Childrens Hospital has a specific BMT unit that is separate from the hem/onc unit

I am a new grad and have applied to all out-of-state positions. My experience with recruiters and being out of state is varied. I actually applied to a hospital in Texas, had one phone screening interview and then a skype interview and was offered the position. They knew I was from out of state and did not require an in person interview (I ended up not accepting). However, with other positions I have applied for, some recruiters expected me to actually interview in person. Majority of the time though, there was an initial phone screening or interview, and if I 'passed' they asked to come in person so I could shadow and get a feel for the unit (which I only actually did once because I basically felt that the job was for sure, and I have accepted an offer for the position) I think it is definitely a big plus that you have your Texas license! It shows that you are serious about moving and living there. The only hard part I experienced when applying out of state is that many hospitals like to hire internally or from nursing schools that perform clinically there. But overall I think it really just depends on the facility and if they are ok with phone or skype interviews. It is difficult (like all job hunting is) but it is doable!