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...
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"!
everything else stays the same. The only thing that is different is that instead of an initial license you are applying for reciprocity
About 3-4 months I had to send in letters of referral and write about what had happened and get documents from dcf, I didn't have to go infront of the board I just checked online one day and my license was active
This is what I got yall. APPLY in a different state ladies! Then transfer. They made me wait 6 months for something that could've been done in a week. My DCF case happened while I was in nursing school. SMH. Going to RI.
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The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (Board) has received your application for licensure as well as supporting documentation related to the Good Moral Character (GMC) requirement for initial licensure pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, section 74.
The Board regrets to inform you that you are not eligible for a review at this time. This is due to the case with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF)
Although all applicants have the right to present their case to the Board, I must make the following bullets very clear:
• You are not eligible for Licensure by Examination due to the fact that the DCF cases for Physical Abuse have not been closed for 5 years.
• If you decide to have your case presented before the Board, and they deny the license, a compliant will be issued.
• You may voluntarily withdraw your application, without a complaint being issued.
How long did it take you after you applied for reciprocity? I feel like they take there sweet time? Did they contact via email?? How did you know you were approved? Did you still have to meet with the Board?
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If I apply for another state, will All the documents and info I sent be like deleted? Or do they keep it on file?