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...
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Has anyone heard back from board? I graduated May this year, knew of the CPS case against me. After my application I reached out to GMCLiasion and asked what I needed to send in. Got all of it sent in and then someone else got in contact with me was told to revise 2 things and did. After today I had asked this person directly what's the process to withdraw and apply to test in a different state, and although it was a back and forth email I finally was told that due to the CPS flag that it will be presented Infront of the board. They have no meetings in August apparently. But I'd say if you have anyone's email that's on the board keep emailing them. At the end of the day it's you that needs it not them. They only reached out to me twice on what I had to revise other than that it's been me pressing them.
My case was 6 years ago, I'm just wondering for anyone who hasn't heard anything yet have you guys not reached out to anyone during that time. At least every week I've been emailing them even if it's a simple question. Keep emailing the board email as well as the GMCLiasion
I haven't had much luck either. Started this process in May of 2023 and have yet to meet with the Board!
Have you gotten in touch with them? I've been on them since I sent my application in May of THIS YEAR and yesterday final got a date of when it's going in front of the board. Email the GMCLiasion and email the board email as well. Here are the emails for Massachusetts. You have to stay on them. Eventually they will send someone your email. Also look up who's on the board and see if their emails are in there as well
Waiting to see if anyone went to the board too and what was their outcome.
from previous comments, best bet is to just test in a nearby state. Then wait out the 5 yrs
There was someone on this thread that I believe a year before me around the same time though, Graduated in May sent application may 25th was on them went infront of the board that September and was licensed shortly after. It's a lot but if you want it you have to show them you want it
My thing is, if you go to the board and for whatever reason they decide to not license you.... They will open a complaint against you and IDK how that complaint can affect future jobs.
My thing is, if you go to the board and for whatever reason they decide to not license you.... They will open a complaint against you and IDK how that complaint can affect future jobs.
I have sent them a million emails and have gone as far as directly going there (couldn't go in the building) I have had numerous coordinators. Recently was told I needed a final document and then when I submitted that document I was told they didn't get it. Sent it again overnight and was told "I'll have the coordinators look out for it...
My thing is, if you go to the board and for whatever reason they decide to not license you.... They will open a complaint against you and IDK how that complaint can affect future jobs.
I'm not licensed anywhere, I'm going infront of the board so that I can get my ATT . But from my understanding is that they will tell you if your case is even eligible to be brought in front of the board. It wouldn't make much sense to not allow someone to get licensed in Mass if they can go else where to get licensed seeing that Mass is pending to become a compact state. They make it clear how long cases should be closed and such to be considered to go infront of the board.
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I have sent them a million emails and have gone as far as directly going there (couldn't go in the building) I have had numerous coordinators. Recently was told I needed a final document and then when I submitted that document I was told they didn't get it. Sent it again overnight and was told "I'll have the coordinators look out for it...
Are you sending it by certified mail ? That way you would know if they got it and when they got it.
My thing is, if you go to the board and for whatever reason they decide to not license you.... They will open a complaint against you and IDK how that complaint can affect future jobs.
Also reading back they explained to you why you weren't eligible to test in Massachusetts and gave you the option to not go in front of the board SO that you wouldn't have a complaint. When you went through it correct me if I'm wrong the CPS case wasn't closed for 5 years or more ? If your licensed else where that's amazing wait out the 5 years and apply for reciprocity.
I'm not licensed anywhere, I'm going infront of the board so that I can get my ATT . But from my understanding is that they will tell you if your case is even eligible to be brought in front of the board. It wouldn't make much sense to not allow someone to get licensed in Mass if they can go else where to get licensed seeing that Mass is pending to become a compact state. They make it clear how long cases should be closed and such to be considered to go infront of the board.
Are you sending it by certified mail ? That way you would know if they got it and when they got it.
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Hey !
Has anyone heard back from board? I graduated May this year, knew of the CPS case against me. After my application I reached out to GMCLiasion and asked what I needed to send in. Got all of it sent in and then someone else got in contact with me was told to revise 2 things and did. After today I had asked this person directly what's the process to withdraw and apply to test in a different state, and although it was a back and forth email I finally was told that due to the CPS flag that it will be presented Infront of the board. They have no meetings in August apparently. But I'd say if you have anyone's email that's on the board keep emailing them. At the end of the day it's you that needs it not them. They only reached out to me twice on what I had to revise other than that it's been me pressing them.