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  1. North Carolina Board of Nursing
  2. Criminal Background Check (Live Scan)
  3. Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Live Scan?
  • How much does Live Scan cost?
  • Where can I go to get my fingerprints taken by Live Scan?
  • How will I know if my prints were received?
  • I need to reprint my Background Check forms, how can I do this?
  • What should I do if I have waited 6 weeks since being fingerprinted and my results are still not posted?
  • I was recently fingerprinted by another agency. Do I still need to be fingerprinted for the NC Board of Nursing?
  • Why can’t I do Live Scan if I live in a state other than North Carolina?
  • I didn’t pass the NCLEX exam. Do I need to complete the Live Scan process again for re-examination?
  • Do I send a fingerprint card to the Board of Nursing?
  • Can I challenge the results of a Criminal History Record Check?
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