TN License question

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Specializes in Pediatrics, NICU, Med-Surg.

Hi Everyone! I have a question-

I am applying for an endorsed license to TN. What does UNAPPROVED APPLICANT on the TN BON mean? :confused: I am not familiar with how the status goes for the TN BON. I will call the TN BON tomorrow to inquire as to the meaning of this- but thought I would ask someone on here as well!

Thanks! : )

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Specializes in Emergency, Case Management, Informatics.

It just means they haven't issued your license yet. Does your status also say "Application in progress"?

The wording is a little misleading. But don't worry. It's not bad. ;)

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Pirello77 thank you so much for this question!!! This is my exact situation. I applied for tn license by endorsement also, and when I checked the status said, "Application is progress", but the rank said, "Unapproved Applicant". I was a little confused by this, and that is why I came here, and low and behold someone with the same question!!! I love this site! Anyway, thank you for your answer DonaldJ, the wording is definitely misleading. Well, thanks again!!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, NICU, Med-Surg.

Thank you Donald for your reply! I appreciate your reply. Angyl..the BON was so nice to me! I had included my job offer letter with my date of hire with my application hoping that may help and I feel that it did. I feel it did because the BON called to tell me my application was approved. I know how you feel waiting...but it really is just showing that they have received your application and it is in progress for approval. I wish you the best!

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Okay same question as the above, same state: TN, same circumstances....called the Board and the guy said: "I know why your name sounds so familiar, your application just came across my desk and we're in the process of issuing you a TN license". Okay so I'm totally excited, got on the BON website and saw this...Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse

Rank: Unapproved applicant. What gives? Did any of you who had the same thing happen actually got yours? Please do tell!!

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Hey Ofservices2others! They really should change the wording, because it always has people like us freaking out, lol, but it simply means that they are in the process of processing all of your documents. I know this for a fact, because as you see I had this question previously and I'm currently licensed as a RN in TN. Hope that all will be processed soon, to put your mind at ease! Good Luck!

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Hello all,

i also wanted to ask about the endorsement,i am an licensed LPN in W.V and i wanted to do an endorsement in TN,but i dont know where to start or how,i called TN-BON And they instruct me to fill up some forms.so i fill this up and now ive got a couple of questions,because i came from philippines which means im an international students and im just wondering about the transcript of records that they are asking me and a diploma.does it have to be original or photocopy will be enough.?and also about this criminal background that they're asking,when i tried to fill up the forms to schedule for my finger printing and they are asking me about this OCA number which i didn't know where to get it and really dont have idea what is it..

hope u could help me with this looking forward for your reply .thank u

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I am so glad I came across this! We just recently purchased a house in TN and I have been going back and forth between TN and DE in order to maintain my DE resident status until my TN license comes through. I got really freaked when I saw "unapproved applicant" then really confused when I saw the application in process. Hopefully soon I can give up my residence in DE and make TN my primary residence. I am getting tired of travelling! But I had to have the job and started before they would let me close on our house. PITA! Thanks!!! This has calmed my nerves!

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Thank all of you for the feedback on the poster's question - while I'm not in nursing (allied health, rather), I found this thread in a google search while I was freaking out about the same thing listed above.

Much obliged! Keep up the good work! :)

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hi everyone i jus took the nclex exam yesteray an i was thinkin how long will it take for my license number to appear on the BON??

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I have the same above question, l just took my nclex yesterday, l am getting pearsonvue good pop up but now BON l see my name saying, unapproved applicant....? I am freaking out.

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It will say. this until a week and a day after you took your nclex...

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