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...
Hi 1FutureRN2021, wondering if you could give me the contact info for the attorney you hired? I am going on 7 months now and still getting nowhere. I can't get through to anyone at the board of nursing because it's all automated and no one emails me back.
It was VERY expensive, and it did not make anything any faster. However, I am an RN. I was lucky that I had my case heard before they changed their system. Sean will talk to you and let you know what he can do. Hang in there!
they are taking forever for me also. I received a letter last week that said they needed more info that wasn’t on the initial letter I received a few months ago. If you email the liaison they will reply.
Thanks, I usually do email that address since their the only one that has ever responded to me. I went through the same thing, they requested a few things, waited months then requested a couple of more things. I think I sent a total of 4 documents to them. Months went by and I heard nothing, finally I heard back that they needed my response put in a different format (business format). So I literally had to copy and paste the letter I wrote and just change the format and sign it. After I sent that, they claimed they never received it, so I sent it again which they apparently did not receive it again. Finally, I scanned it and send it as a PDF file, along with yet another paper copy. I actually just heard back from someone that my case is in final review and that it usually takes at least 4 weeks for this final review. However I don't know how long I have been in this final review stage because I haven't heard back from anyone since I sent that last document on February 3rd.
Can someone please let us what exact documents they are asking for so we can get ahead of it instead of waiting for a letter from the BON? I know a few have submitted documents that’s the only reason I asked. I’m in the same boat and I just want to get a jump on things. Thank you in advanced!
I had to supply a letter from CPS stating my case was closed, resume, letter as to what happened from myself about what happened, they also did another CORI check , and letters of reference from previous instructors and/ or employers.
it took 10 months for me to get an approval. Hopefully it’s faster for you
1FutureRN2021
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Hi,
A CPS case would need to be opened for them to flag you.