CORI ([Massachusetts] Criminal Offender Records Index) and SORI ([National] Sex Offender Records Index) checks are required to be completed on all students annually and as needed. CORI and SORI are state statutes that regulate licensure as a registered nurse. All accepted applicants and students must give permission for COR and SORI assessments. Some clinical agencies prohibit clinical participation if there is a finding when the CORI check is complete. Participation in planned clinical experiences throughout the curriculum is required, however, acceptance into the program does not guarantee placement in a clinical agency. All applicants and nursing students will be subject to the Criminal Record Information Act (CORI check), the Sex Offender Registry Information Act (SORI), Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 6, Section 172-178, and Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 18a, Section 1, et set., and regulations promulgated pursuant to such statutes. Court records\/past convictions may present a barrier to eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). Applicants with a court record\/past conviction are advised to consult an attorney to determine eligibility to meet qualifications for nurse licensure in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n
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