Self-disclosure by individuals is not the best means of public protection available to regulatory boards. The Board of Nursing does not have verification that the individual has disclosed the information other than by the word of the applicant. CHRC is used to verify that information disclosed is truthful and constitutes full disclosure. Individuals who are not worthy of the public’s trust are excluded from practice.
Once a license or registration is issued, it becomes a property right. It is safer for the public and more cost effective and efficient to deal with the issues prior to the issuance of a license or registration rather than after such a property right has been granted.