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 have been in the same situation I just applied for NH and waiting. For those who did the NH application how did that go? And walk me through the reciprocity to Mass please help I am lost and devastated.
I have been in the same situation I just applied for NH and waiting. For those who did the NH application how did that go? And walk me through the reciprocity to Mass please help I am lost and devastated.
I'm not sure about NH but I would assume you would apply through NH gov website For state license and on Pearson instead of Mass you put NH. The only reason why I didn't apply to providence or NH is cause regardless, the wait would be the same amount of time, and you still have to go in front of the board for reciprocity. When I had spoke to the person who's handling my paperwork this is what she told me and later on that day said I would be going in front of the board soon.
I'm not sure about NH but I would assume you would apply through NH gov website For state license and on Pearson instead of Mass you put NH. The only reason why I didn't apply to providence or NH is cause regardless, the wait would be the same amount of time, and you still have to go in front of the board for reciprocity. When I had spoke to the person who's handling my paperwork this is what she told me and later on that day said I would be going in front of the board soon.
Thank you for coming back to me . I already applied but looking for someone who has been through the same process.
Did you end up getting your ATT? And how did the process took ? Did you use an attorney?
So I went through this process 2 years ago. I applied for NH and called Pearson to switch to NH. I got my ATT within a week and tested. Then I had to email MA and let them know I tested for NH and needed to change to reciprocity. It took a year to finally get my license in MA from graduation until license date. Good luck
So I went through this process 2 years ago. I applied for NH and called Pearson to switch to NH. I got my ATT within a week and tested. Then I had to email MA and let them know I tested for NH and needed to change to reciprocity. It took a year to finally get my license in MA from graduation until license date. Good luck
So I went through this process 2 years ago. I applied for NH and called Pearson to switch to NH. I got my ATT within a week and tested. Then I had to email MA and let them know I tested for NH and needed to change to reciprocity. It took a year to finally get my license in MA from graduation until license date. Good luck
Ty so much dear! ❤️ What did you do in the meantime? Did work as nurse in NH ?
Thank you for coming back to me . I already applied but looking for someone who has been through the same process.
Did you end up getting your ATT? And how did the process took ? Did you use an attorney?
I go in front of the board next month to see if they approve me. It took me 2 months. This month the board doesn't have any meetings so this is why I'm waiting.
So I went through this process 2 years ago. I applied for NH and called Pearson to switch to NH. I got my ATT within a week and tested. Then I had to email MA and let them know I tested for NH and needed to change to reciprocity. It took a year to finally get my license in MA from graduation until license date. Good luck
Ty so much dear! ❤️ What did you do in the meantime? Did work as nurse in NH ?
Ty so much dear! ❤️ What did you do in the meantime? Did work as nurse in NH ?
I did not work. I live in southern MA. I was lucky to not have to work at that time so I just got everything in order so when I started I had nothing that was holding me back.
I did not work. I live in southern MA. I was lucky to not have to work at that time so I just got everything in order so when I started I had nothing that was holding me back.
I too am waiting for reciprocity in MA. I applied for initial license in CT and have been license for a year now. I am hoping to meet with the board soon!
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Does the Adam Walsh check all states? I read somewhere it checked the states you've lived in the past 5 years, but not sure if that's accurate.