(312) 335-9470
44 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, , Illinois 60005
Getting your nursing license is a vital step in starting your career. But a wide variety of issues can result in the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) denying or delaying your license application.
When addressing these issues, you want to work with an attorney who understands the licensing process and has experience in navigating license application concerns.
That’s where Williams & Nickl comes in. We’ll expertly handle your license application concerns.
In recent years, the IDFPR and the Illinois Board of Nursing have increased scrutiny on nursing license applicants.
Unfortunately, this has resulted in many applicants being denied a license for illegitimate reasons. Even if you can address the reasons for a denial, the process can significantly extend the time before you receive your license.
In many cases, you’ll receive a Notice of Deficiency Checklist from the IDFPR.
These notices may request information about your background, including court records or legal documents. They also may state that you must answer certain questions before the IDFPR will issue your license.
Potential deficiencies include the following:
In many cases, you can provide proper explanations for these deficiencies. However, some records may show up on an application that the IDFPR shouldn’t consider when determining whether to grant you your license.
These are a few of the issues that may appear:
Nurse applicants contact our office every week after receiving a checklist or notification that they can’t practice based on their background or criminal record.
If you’re facing any license application issues, we’ll provide a free one-hour consultation. Together, we’ll assess your immediate needs and help you determine the best way to proceed.
If necessary, we’ll work with you to draft an explanation letter thoroughly answering any questions for the Illinois Board of Nursing and the IDFPR.
More importantly, we can help you understand whether you can address the situation on your own without our assistance! Meanwhile, we’ll offer advice on the best ways to do so successfully.
If you hire us to help with your application, we’ll draft your explanation letter and follow up with IDFPR officials to ensure they issue your license ASAP. In many cases, we can address inquiries swiftly and have your license issued much faster than you could on your own.
At Williams & Nickl, we have more than 55 years of experience prosecuting and defending professional licenses in Illinois. We’ve worked with more than 3,000 clients to address licensing matters before the IDFPR.
Attorney Edward W. Williams formerly served as the IDFPR chief of prosecutions. Attorney Fred Nickl provides our clients with a unique perspective into the formal and informal policies and procedures that the IDFPR follows in licensing cases.
With our help, you can address obstacles that arise and ensure your license is issued as quickly as possible.
We’ve assisted many satisfied clients with nursing license applications, and the results speak for themselves.
In Our Client’s Words
“I am a new graduate nurse. I took my boards in January and was able to find a job immediately at a local hospital. On my first day at my new job I received a letter from the IDFPR saying my temporary license was not valid because of deficiencies on my license application. The deficiencies were from charges that occurred when I was in high school over 16 years ago. I contacted Fred Nickl after I found his website on Google. He was able to get my license issued within a week of hiring him. Even my nurse manager was shocked on how quickly the license was issued. I would highly recommend them!”
— RN, Chicago
Contact Us
Address any issues that would delay your nursing license issuance as speedily and effectively as possible. We’ll help you understand the best steps to take to ensure you receive your license when you need it.
Contact us online, or call 312-335-9470 to schedule your free consultation.
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