The waiting game

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Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

I passed my boards on the 2nd and still don't have a license number yet. How long did it take for your info to show up at the BON? Maybe the holiday held things up?

Specializes in ICU.

When I renewed, it took 6 weeks. Just say'n.

Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

Good LORD! Hard to apply for a job with a "Well, I passed but I don't have a license yet," huh?

Specializes in ICU.

Just as long as they get it in the computer. HR knows if you passed or not, they can find out easy enough.

Specializes in OB/GYN, Psych.

I passed my boards on June 1st and I got a license number of June 8th.

Have you looked it up on the Wisconsin License look-up webpage? That will contain your license number. WI updates the license page on the Wednesday following you taking and passing the test. Go to http://online.drl.wi.gov/LicenseLookup/IndividualCredentialSearch.aspx & type in your information (profession and name). If it doesn't contain your license number, I would contact them to inquire. Good luck!

In follow up of my last message, can you let me know if this worked for you? I hope it does.

Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

I got an email from the state about my application, and when I looked on the BON, there it was. I have no idea when the physical license will arrive, but at least now I can apply for jobs. But not in MN because the BON is shut down, even including investigations of abuse! How is that not an essential service??

Specializes in Hospice.

I think it updates every tuesday

I took my boards on a Tuesday, my license # was in the system on Thursday. I got my physical license in the mail on that Saturday.

Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

WTH? Still haven't gotten it! I may call them tomorrow.

Specializes in Emergency; med-surg; mat-child.

Finally! I got it yesterday, so now I can apply for jobs in earnest.

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