GMC Massachusetts review

[Nursegirl923]

Hello,

This is my first post. I just graduated nursing school in Massachusetts. I filled out my application and answered everything no. I then realized that they asked if you had any other licenses that had fines/disciplinary actions against you. I had a license by in a different area that was considered to be a business license. Not a professional license. that did have a few fines. I filed an appeal, finally the department asked if we could settle with no admission of violations and a one time payment. I didn't want to be dishonest in answering the question so I call the BON. The attorney was very nice. I sent her over everything I had on it. She said she will review it and let me know next week if I have to sit in front of the BON for a GMC evaluation to see if I can sit for my test. Can anyone give me any advice? Has anyone in MA gone in front of the BON for GMC?

Thank you in advance

[LC0929, ASN, RN, EMT-B]

First of all, I'm not trying to discourage you, scare you or be a jerk, but the BON is not your friend, so understand that. Get a free consult with an attorney, explain the situation and see what they say....if you are denied ask them to put in writing, every requirement that you'll need to.get to n n move forward. Don't give up and let your Atty deal with any comm needed with the Board.

[Nursegirl923]

Actually, I did not need an attorney. The board attorney looked over everything and decided that I did not need a GMC and was super easy to deal with. I passed my NCLEX and I am a working nurse!