Success story from TN

grownuprosie · Jun 30, 2011

I am crossing my fingers for you! Please update us when you hear back! Isnt the fact that you were able to sit for the NCLEX a good sign? or am i making that up?

carrie_c · Jul 1, 2011

Thanks. No, the BON here lets everyone take the NCLEX, then they decide if they are going to issue the license. Crazy, I know. I called them a few months ago and ask if my convictions would keep me from getting a license, and the lady I talked to had no idea. She just said they shouldn't keep me from getting a license. That really didn't help much, lol. So now all I can do is pray.

carrie_c · Jul 7, 2011

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have 2 convictions from over 7 years ago. I took my NCLEX last week and passed. I wasn't sure if I would be able to get my RN license or not, but I received it today! There are so many sad stories here, I wanted to share a positive one. For everyone trying to get your license, DON'T GIVE UP!! Keep trying! And whatever you do, don't lie to the BON. I disclosed everything to them on my application. They see lying as worse than the actual convictions. Good luck everyone!

carrie_c · Jul 7, 2011

I received my license today! Thank God!

Karl Farmer · Jul 8, 2011

Can you give a vague answer as to the type of what the convictions were for, out of curiosity?

carrie_c · Jul 8, 2011

Both my convictions were misdemeanors. The first one was for shoplifting and the second one was for writing a bad check. Both were over 7 years ago. I was honest with the BON about the convictions. Another word of advice, before you submit your application to the BON, do a state background check on yourself. I did one before I applied, and one of my convictions was wrongly listed as a felony. I had to go through a lot to get it fixed, but if I hadn't, I may not have gotten my license. Make sure it is accurate before you apply.