New technology making an impact on DSPS backlogs

For months, medical professionals across the State of Wisconsin have had their hands tied and unable to work while their licenses are being processed. “I’m ready,” Abby Lochen said. “I am ready.” Lochen is just an example. She graduated from nursing school in May. She spoke to the I-Team a month later, still waiting for her license to be approved through the State’s Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). “I don’t know what’s worse,” Lochen said. “The nursing school or the waiting game. It’s definitely hard for me to wrap my head around.” The I-Team contacted DSPS about Lochen’s case and the next day, the appropriate paperwork was figured out. However, it took two months for Lochen to get her license; much longer than she anticipated. READ: https://www.tmj4.com/news/i-team/new-technology-making-an-impact-on-dsps-backlogs