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...
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.
Hello I am currently in the same situation. How did everything work out.
@Newgradrn20233 thank you so much for responding. I am happy you're able to get your license. I am still confused on what to do next. I know it might be much but is there a way you can give me more insight since I'm not getting much information from them as you may know already
@Newgradrn20233 thank you so much for responding. I am happy you're able to get your license. I am still confused on what to do next. I know it might be much but is there a way you can give me more insight since I'm not getting much information from them as you may know already
If you're in the same situation as me. The advice I can give you is to withdraw and apply to another state.
OK I am going to do that! They told me I can either wait for next year or withdraw my application. Since it hasn't been 5 years for me. Btw Since you applied in RI that means you can only work in RI for now correct until you switch to mass?
OK I am going to do that! They told me I can either wait for next year or withdraw my application. Since it hasn't been 5 years for me. Btw Since you applied in RI that means you can only work in RI for now correct until you switch to mass?
Ri is a compact state. Look up which states are compact. You can work in all those states without having to change your state license. For MA, yes, you'd have to wait it out until the 5 yrs are up.
Ri is a compact state. Look up which states are compact. You can work in all those states without having to change your state license. For MA, yes, you'd have to wait it out until the 5 yrs are up.
And also after I withdraw my application. What is the next step? Im guessing they going to send me notification that my application is withdrawn and then I'll just go ahead and reapply for another state? Please let me know the process. Thank you!
Jay Harris
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8 months later and still no progress! Starting to feel like I went to school for nothing?