Hi! I hope I'm putting this in the right place, but I've been wondering if anyone else has dealt with this. I'm trying to apply for RN by exam, and I had to consent to the Adam Walsh background check. More than 10 years ago DCF got involved with my family because my (now) ex-husband assaulted my infant, apparently a couple times. It was completely unknown to me, as I was at work when it happened, but she appeared sick, so I was bringing her to her pediatrician and the ER several times; it was only after my ex said she fell off the bed, that the ER finally did a CT, and found subdural hematomas. Very obviously, DCF got involved, initially took custody (I got custody back at the 72 hour hearing, after my ex confessed and I filed for separation). Because it took so long for him to confess, DCF treated us both as perpetrators and supported the Care and Protection. He was ultimately charged and convicted of his crimes, and my child is doing really great these days with no residuals (thank god!!!).
Any way... apparently my name came up on the DCF registry as being part of a protective services case, and now my application for licensure by exam is under review. With Good Moral Character, there is a list of items that the Board wants, but there is absolutely no information for individuals who show up on the Registry but have no criminal history. Does anyone know how long the review will take, or what they might want for documentation? I'm trying to pace myself studying for the NCLEX, and wonder if they will even let me? (I assume I'm listed as "neglectful" for "failing to keep the child safe", which I already feel sooo much guilt for, even though I was at work when it happened.) As additional info, I do currently work with children, and my history has never been a problem...
I agree with Shauna. It is an embarrassing and humiliating process. I was traumatized and a DV victim. I had to re-live it many times .. writing the letter describing what happened in detail. It was emotionally devastating to dredge it up. Not to mention getting letters from former co-workers and professors and having to also explain I was a victim of DV to them. Meanwhile, abusers of all kinds are getting licensed daily. I graduated May of 21 and did not get ATT until Jan/22!!
I graduated in May and still waiting for an ATT. This experience has been so traumatizing and has put me back in a severe depression. I hate it here yall. I'm back on food stamps and have no money to my name. I'm embarrassed and ashamed. Everything I learned is gone it seems…… I'm trying to pray but it's been hard. Happy New year I guess ?
@Jay Harris no I haven't. My GMC rep making me jump through hoops for no reason. All I did was cry today. I'm just trying to be a nurse and help my family and others! Feel like I'm being punished frfr. I'm in MA but went to school in RI. I might just go test there!
Don't give up. Reach out to them until you hear from someone.. I spent months waiting and crying.. -also on EBT! I had to tell my professors and former co-workers that I was a DV victim and this whole process was traumatizing and embarassing for me.
I went to school in Rhode Island also I ended up testing there and when it was time for reciprocity I had a problem with GMC for mass but atleast I had my RI license while I waited
Don't give up. Reach out to them until you hear from someone.. I spent months waiting and crying.. -also on EBT! I had to tell my professors and former co-workers that I was a DV victim and this whole process was traumatizing and embarassing for me.
How long did it take you? Seems like everything that I have submitted is not good enough and "insufficient"!
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I agree with Shauna. It is an embarrassing and humiliating process. I was traumatized and a DV victim. I had to re-live it many times .. writing the letter describing what happened in detail. It was emotionally devastating to dredge it up. Not to mention getting letters from former co-workers and professors and having to also explain I was a victim of DV to them. Meanwhile, abusers of all kinds are getting licensed daily. I graduated May of 21 and did not get ATT until Jan/22!!