I'm in the process of joining a nursing program, and I was told by a nurse in my family that because I have a misdemeanor assualt on my record I would most likely be turned down for the program. Is that something they practice state to state?
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December 18th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
A background check is required by most schools because it is required by each state before a license is issued. So why go through the program if you can’t get a license.
What you ned to do is first always be honest and up front about your charge.
Contact the state board of nursing for your state and discuss the specifics of your case. They look at each situation individually so “one size doe not fit all.” They will tell you whether you can be licensed or not and what, if anything, you can or need to do about it.
Let your school know what the state board said.
State boards of nursing are listed at: https://www.ncsbn.org/515.htm
Never try to cover up your situation. That will keep you out of nursing!
Good luck to you!
~Kathy
TheNursingSite.com
(http://thenursingsite.com)
December 19th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
I suggest that you speak with a lawyer who specializes in medical personnel. See if you can have that charge expunged from your record.
Any agency that deals in issuing licenses will refuse an app if they find that you have left a negative fact off of your application. Always be up front and honest.
Good luck and God bless.
January 8th, 2008 at 10:01 am
I have a misdemeanor on my record – Interferring with a police inverstigation. Will this interfer with my chances to get into nursing school?
March 9th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I had actually 2 misdemeanors of theft on my record by the time i was licensed. one happened before nursing school, and one the last semester of school. with the first one, i had told my school about it with my application, and was still accepted. when i filed for my license, i had to send all my court papers to the board, and they still granted my license. i had also hired a lawyer for the 2nd one, and ended up getting it dropped- but i still informed the board about it, because it didnt get taken care of till after i got my license. when i talked to my dean of nursing about it, she had said its more so they know, just in case something would happen in the future and what not. but i am not sure what they will do about assault, because it may become a patient care issue. like others had said, just be honest about it, it shows good character. good luck!
March 10th, 2008 at 4:00 am
Malinda,
Kathy’s response above covers just about every possible misdemeanor. Follow her advice.
March 28th, 2015 at 1:26 am
I had assault charge a few years before actual nursing program. I told them up front. Prior to taking boards I had to write letter to the board showing what happened and what I have done to make sure it does not happen again. I had no problems. Did have to get approval by upper corporate for first job but go somewhere that really needs staff and ask for face to face tour.. then go over resume and record. With in a few months I managed my unit then became director. The company has multiple facilities and now want me to be DON at a better staffed one. Also do as much service work in the interim for community to network yourself for resume. . Also do good in school and even if the crime was not something u would repeat. . Show what u have done to ensure it.. alcohol treatment … counseling. .
July 21st, 2015 at 3:23 am
hi robyn,
what state are you an rn in? thanks!