Why State Board needs SSN?

Hi why it is that the BON needs SSN to process applications. What is the purpose? What are they exactly looking for? Will they look through my whole history. Thanks and just curious???
They need it to verify you are who your app says you are. There are alot of people with the same names, and the SSN helps identify you.

SSNs are about the only way to actually identify a person. Let's say you're "Pretty Smith". How many other Smith's do you suppose that there are in the state? the nation? the world? Using your ssn makes sure that you are not blamed for some other "Pretty Smith"'s DUIs, thefts, murder convictions, drug charges, etc.Then, what if you get married? Your license is under Smith, but now you're a Jones... Again, you're probably not the only person with that name. The BON, and your employers, use the ssn to tell everyone apart, and ensure that your record remains YOUR record.And yeah, I've heard that they do a very thorough background check.

I have seen numerous questions that you have posted about this issue. I am sorry but it sounds as though you have something to hide. Several have already told you why they want it and to call your board of nursing if you have more specific questions. I guess I just don't understand what you are worried about.

Thank you TCgirl, your response was very helpful. The background check is done through livescan though right and not SSN? Thankx again!

SSN, as others stated, is the best way to uniquely identify you. If there is a particular issue you believe may come up in regards to your SSN, I would contact the BON.

Illegal Alien?

The SSN is used for identification purposes in the United States.

Quote from caliotter3The SSN is used for identification purposes in the United States.

Quite a few states won't issue a nursing license without an SSN (my state is one of them), and to me it just makes good sense. Why issue licenses to people who are not legally able to work in the US? What possible purpose or benefit would a US nursing license serve if the holder can't work legally in the US (at least, at the present time)? I see it as a way to cut down on people working here illegally, which I certainly support.

So mainly it is to confirm someone's identity.

Quote from elkparkQuite a few states won't issue a nursing license without an SSN (my state is one of them), and to me it just makes good sense. Why issue licenses to people who are not legally able to work in the US? What possible purpose or benefit would a US nursing license serve if the holder can't work legally in the US (at least, at the present time)? I see it as a way to cut down on people working here illegally, which I certainly support.

It is also to ensure that you don't have any outstanding child support debts, that any US student loans are not in default and that you are not in default of income taxes. Your social security number can also be used to ensure you are not in any database that would prohibit you from practicing as a nurse (such as previous patient abuse).