Moral character hearing NYS for Nursing license

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I took my NCLEX passed and was never issued a license due to my previous record (conviction) 8 years ago. I’m scheduled for a hearing well now it’s virtual. I wanted to know if anyone been to a hearing, how is it like? Do they bring witness. I have some letters from family friends co workers. This is in NYS. Any advise suggestions will be appreciated. Yes I do have an attorney 

On 7/28/2021 at 3:12 PM, PNGrad2001 said:

Right! The way he explained it to me is that he gets the case he interviews you gather the information he received  then there’s a conference  which includes an acting judge with I think 3 or 4 nurses which they are from the board and 1 is for the public and you have to get the majority vote saying that you have the moral character to be license. If not,  then you receive a letter which you can always appeal so you can get a hearing where you appear before the panel and explain more that’s when you can bring a family member or anyone who can say nice things about you. Well at least that’s how in NY they do it. But sometimes after you submit your documents to the investigator if he feels that he doesn’t need anything else then he’ll send your info back to process your license. 

Did you hear anything ? I was told the decision should be made within 6 weeks and it will be in a a form of a letter to your home. 

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I haven’t heard anything. I contacted my attorney he reached out to the investigator to find out if anything. The first time for my LPN I went for my interview last week of Feb I heard from them mid May( maybe due to Covid) Before I received the letter the investigator called me and emailed me a copy of the letter he was always nice. This time for my RN I got the same investigator I saw him last week of March I’ve yet to hear from them. I know the the board of regents have a meeting every month where the committee votes I don’t  know if our case is part of that. I have so many opportunities lined up and all I can do is wait. Hope you hear something soon. 

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@SumNurse

have you heard anything yet about your case? 

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Still waiting hopeful for a decision by the end of the year.

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Aww bless your heart!! You said it with so much patience in you. I’m runningggggg out of patience. My attorney contacted me back in September saying that they got in touch with him they’ll let us no in 2 weeks it’s gone be 2 months next week. Try to reach out to the investigator to see if anything is happening yet at least you’ll know your file is somewhere and they’re not just gone hit you with the “ I didn’t receive all of your documents”. Good luck I’ll keep you posted if I hear anything. Hopefully soon

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All I can do is have patience although I am very anxious I have a job waiting for me since March LOL I’m like well I hope it’s still there whenever it comes around! I spoke with investigator it hasn’t reached the board members yet for discussion so all I can do is pray and hope things work in my favor. I hopeful your decision comes back soon as well.

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I hope things work in our favor it’s been a long journey. I know the members have a meeting every month and this month is 18 and 19th. So hopefully your file gets sent in. 

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Hello, I am going to apply in a month since I finished school a few days ago.  I am very afraid because I have no idea of any of this, I would like to know if you can help me by clarifying some doubts.

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Hello, If you’re in NY when you apply you’ll have to answer “yes” if you have ever been arrested ( I can’t recall if that’s how the question was worded) they will allow you to take the NCLEX then if they need more info from you regarding your situation then you’ll be contacted. If not then your application will go through. 

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I was arrested on two occasions (2009, 2013) they are minor crimes but I know for sure they will make me go through all that interview process.  Although I have the Florida CNA license that was granted to me in 2018, they made me send many papers but they gave me the license.  I don't know how NY handles these cases.  I don't know if I need a lawyer.  My fear is that I can pass the NCLEX and NY will not give me the license.  How long does this process take?  You have to put the charges that you have to put all for which you were arrested.  Because most of the charges were dropped and I paid some fines.

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I sent you a private chat 

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Thanks for you help I will be waiting for you message.

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