RNskiier94

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So I also had a CWOF, however if you read their definition of conviction, it is a bit grey. It mentions "nolo contendere", which does not exist in MA, however it is synonymous to a CWOF. I was not comfortable answering "no" to the question regarding if I have ever convicted. In the Boards definition, it seemed like they considered this a "conviction". I also spoke to them several times and they said that any motor vehicle incidents regarding drugs/alcohol should be disclosed. Honestly though it was so confusing to me and sometimes I feel like it wasn't something that needed to be disclosed but I guess better safe than sorry. I am confused though, if you didn't answer yes, then why are you going through Good Moral character evaluation? Usually you only have to do that if you answer yes to one of the 5 questions.. On another note- have you known anyone who has gone through this? Like any time wise perhaps of how long this takes? I know a girl last year had a CWOF/DUI and it took her 6 weeks 1 day (lol). But her incident was older than mine.

Hi, I applied to take my NCLEX RN to the MA BON , had to submit all of the GMC paperwork which they said was received 1/29. Tomorrow marks 6 weeks and I am still waiting. I unfortunately got a DUI in 2014, and May will mark the 5 years since it happened. I know a girl last year got an ATT at 6 weeks and had a previous DUI, and hers happened longer than 5 years ago. So maybe this will be the case for you. Please keep me posted if you hear anything, I'm really nervous I am going to get denied. Good luck to you as well.

Hi All Looking for feedback from those who have gone through this. I am starting to freak out. It has been 6 weeks since I submitted all of the paperwork required for evaluation for my ATT for NCLEX. I have 1 prior DUI from 2014 that I disclosed of. I was not convicted, but in the BON's definition, they require me to disclose it because it was a nolo contender, more or less. I completed probation and case was dismissed. Never has shown up on CORI or anything , never interfered with jobs. Nonetheless, I felt I needed to be upfront and honest. The wait is killing me, I have been offered the job of my dreams and the start date is next week. I must take my boards before then and literally am thinking of flying somewhere to do it, should I get an ATT this week. To be honest, at this point I am just terrified I will be denied licensure. I was hoping to hear from others who may have gone through similar situations and how long it took to get an ATT. I am holding on for dear life trying to keep up with studying, but 3 months of studying for NCLEX is getting really old. I feel like I am trapped in a nightmare! Any input/success/failure stories is appreciated!

How long did it take you for them to approve your license? I am going on week 6 of waiting to get an ATT for NCLEX and I am terrified.

I am dealing with GMC right now in MA... I have a prior DUI from years ago which in all instances was NOT a conviction at the end of probation. However, when I read through the BON's standards for criminal conviction and their GMC FAQ's, I did not want to risk being denied my license and therefore disclosed of this. All of my paperwork for GMC evaluation was sent in end of January. Their evaluation process takes at least 8 weeks (or so they say). Most of my class has already taken their NCLEX and passed. Its now almost March 1st, and I am still waiting for my ATT. I guess the bottom line is.. once you finish nursing school, read over their GMC policy carefully. I was not convicted of a DUI misdemeanor; at the end of my probation, it was dismissed. Also, this never showed up on any CORI's or federal background checks in the past, nor has it affected my ability to get a job ever. However, the Good Moral Character guidelines suggest it is considered a "conviction" in their eyes. I would suggest just discussing this with your lawyer or even a professor once you start school. But I don't believe that you will be denied. I have a friend who had a previous DUI and went through this last year, and was able to take boards and pass. Also, they are now a licensed RN. I am hoping my fate is the same. Another individual I met had more serious charges against them, had to appear before the BON, but eventually got an ATT to take NCLEX. Unfortunately, the waiting process is the worst part. I am on week 4 since all of my paperwork was submitted and hoping I get that ATT soon. You will be able to become a nurse from what I understand. I still worry as I wait through this process, and the doubts and fear of being denied do pop in my head. But I know eventually it will work out, just a longer road unfortunately. Best of luck to you ?

So it was considered "admission to sufficient facts" meaning it never went to court to the point where it was considered a guilty plea. So I did not plead , guilty , nor was convicted. However the courts and the board do see things differently from I am understanding. I went to the court to get my paperwork. The Chief of Probation was assisting me, but had mentioned that he thought I never should have answered yes to their GMC questions, when it came to the question of "have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor?" The BON in MA defines conviction as a more broad term than does the general courts, in that it includes "a guilty plea, nollo contendere and a few other terms." The nollo portion was where I felt that this applied to my case. The Chief probation officer informed me a nollo contendere doesn't exist in the state of massachusetts. So I ended up calling the boards to inquire about if I answered incorrectly and they told me that because I already submitted court documentation that they needed more information to determine a further evaluation. But essentially they told me a CWOF is not a conviction. Honestly it turned into a huge mess, and the language is extremely confusing. But I think it was safe to still disclose of it rather than not, based on feedback from a few legal friends I have. Also on the note of expungement: frankly I should have done this a long time ago but didn't have the $ to do so. Luckily have a friend in law who is willing to expunge it for me for free, once this all blows over! Just praying for my ATT soon! Say one for me if you can!

Hi Just wondering if anyone has had to go through GMC evaluation in MA for their ATT for NCLEX... I had previous DUI that was CWOF'd , and dismissed at the end of my probation(several years ago). This never showed up on a single CORI or background check during nursing school. However I was told that the Ma BON considers this to be a "conviction" even though I was not technically convicted. So I submitted all paperwork necessary for them to review me for ATT for NCLEX. My question is, does anyone have success stories of getting their ATT, similar to my situation? And if so, could you provide a timeline of when you submitted documentation and got your ATT? My classmates have all gotten theirs two weeks ago ? I have gotten an offer for basically my dream job and it starts the beginning of March. I will be devastated if I can't get an ATT by then. Thank you