Massachusetts-GMC

[Shanna Cipro]

Hello,

  I am looking for other nurses that have had trouble with the Massachusetts BORN becuase of the GMC section of the application process 

[HopesofbeinganRN.com]

Hi Shanna, 

I too have had trouble with the GMC section/process. What did you need help with?

 

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Mass: Good Moral Character requirements for nursing licensure

Criminal background check required by all BON in Nursing Compact.

Conduct Showing the Absence of GMC

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The absence of the attributes of GMC is most often demonstrated by certain conduct. Such conduct includes hostile or destructive conduct to another or to self and conduct that demonstrates a disregard for the welfare, safety or rights of another or disregard for honesty, integrity or trustworthiness. Examples of such conduct include the conduct underlying certain criminal convictions, certain supported findings of abuse or neglect by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), and disciplinary actions taken by a licensure/certification body in another jurisdiction.

Hallmark of a profession is code of ethics. One of the most important characteristics that can differentiate a profession from other professions, because the code of ethics expresses the core values of a professional: honesty, integrity and minimum expected clinical skills or competencies.

PA state has a more vague "Moral Turpitude" clause in all licensed professions applications.   Nursing has always self-regulated itself with nurses given second chances with supporting documentation of resolution of issue.

What specific concern do you have?