TX exam application file in enforcement dept again???

[LVN-to-RN]

Hello,

I am currently a LVN in Texas and graduating in May from a RN program. I submitted my application for the NCLEX in February (90 days before graduating) along with all the copies I submitted and received from the TX BON from the previous licensure process. I received a letter from the BON yesterday stating that my application was being reviewed by the enforcement dept. and could take 3-6 months!!! I have no new criminal history. I was charged with a misdemeanor when I was 17 years old (9 yrs ago). I talked to customer service 2 times last year regarding my criminal background and was told was to submit all the copies of my previous declaratory order when submitting my application. I was told I didn't need to submit a new declaratory order. Has anyone gone through this before? Any suggestions? Does anyone know why my file has to be reviewed again?

Please help!

[KAYBDT6, BSN, RN]

I guess it was due to scope of practice. You could have done the DO before the start of your New program, that way it will only take 45 days instead of 3-6 months.

[LVN-to-RN]

That is what I was wondering. I wish I knew this before. What really upsets me is that I spoke with customer service on 2 different occasions and they said I didn't need to submit a declaratory order. To submit all my copies of the previous order when I applied for the NCLEX-RN exam. Thanks for replying

[mlaneford]

Can you tell us what has happened since? I too am going throught the same situation. Nothing new on my record and I am transitioning from LVN to RN, but the board wants another declaratory order. Its been almost 10 years since ive graduated as an LVN.