New York Rn Application Mishap

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I recently passed the Form 1 of the Application for Licensure in New York. I checked the box indicating that I need exemption from child abuse coursework because I thought that my work as a nurse in some hospitals can exempt me from contacts with children, and also because I cannot afford to spend more money for the coursework online. Now after my colleagues told me that I'd really need the child abuse coursework, I want to apply for the online courses but the thing is, it will not match with the option I checked for the Form 1.

In a similar thought, I checked the exemption for the Infection Control training due to equivalent coursework (in Form 1) and passed the application. But I just recently checked with my school that they cannot give me a certificate of completion because what they have given me is not a training. Now I want to apply for the Infection Control training online, cause I don't have any other choice, but it will again not match if I check the Completion of Approved Coursework in Form 1IC and the Exemption in Form 1.

What actions will the NYSED do if I send the forms that do not match? If it will cost me my chance for a license in New York, what can I do to remedy the situation? I really need help. Thanks a lot in advance.

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Specializes in Gastroenterology.

Hi 3sia,

If I were you I'd contact the Board of Nursing directly and ask them what's the best thing to do. Just be honest about why you checked those boxes and explain that you may have been confused and that you need help correcting your application.

I'm surprised that your school didn't give you more help in filling the form out and explaining the requirements to you. At my school we completed both trainings as part of our coursework.

As for the cost, you can complete the child abuse reporter training through the NYS OCFS for free at their website here http://www.nysmandatedreporter.org/

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Thanks a lot, Expat! Il send them an email about it now.

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[email protected] -- I sent them an inquiry about it on the mentioned ead but havent got a response yet since i sent it a week and a half ago...any other ead i can try? thanks a lot!

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Now I got 4 replies from them.

I just want to make sure that I answer correctly in the Mandated Reporter Self-Directed Training Registration by CDHS. What discipline should I choose if I am a registered nurse:

a. Child Care

b. Child CAre (NYC DOH only)

c. Medical

It's just that A and B are confusing me...

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Specializes in Gastroenterology.

You would be medical. 'Child Care' is people who have to take the course because they work in day care facilities for babies and toddlers.

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Thanks again!

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i know this is an old post, and i wanted to find out , did you still take two courses online? feedback will be very much appreciated

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