marples

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1. Nursing license with criminal record in California AFTER the new law July 2020? Sealed vs. Expunged

   marples replied to Whiterabbit's topic in Criminal

   Not that I am aware of. To my understanding, employers can only see if you have an active license, a restricted license, or any actions taken against your license, not any part of your criminal record that you disclosed to your BON. What an employer ...

2. Georgia board of nursing with a criminal background

   marples replied to Tt_'s topic in Georgia

   I would suggest you call a lawyer in the state you are thinking to transfer to and ask. Some states are far more lenient than others when it comes to license approval with a criminal record. California is far more lenient than others, but keep in min...

3. NYS nursing student, about to graduate with criminal record.

   marples replied to StudentM2021's topic in Criminal

   Congratulations!! That makes me so beyond happy to hear. I'm really glad you stuck with it and didn't give up. The silver lining to being an addict/alcoholic in recovery is that we have a level of understanding and empathy for others who are sufferin...

4. NYS nursing student, about to graduate with criminal record.

   marples replied to StudentM2021's topic in Criminal

   I may be able to give direct advise for your situation, as I am not an RN in NY, but I am a nurse in recovery with a criminal record. First off, I am really sorry to hear about your situation. My heart really does go out to you, as I know how devasta...

5. Nursing license with criminal record in California AFTER the new law July 2020? Sealed vs. Expunged

   marples replied to Whiterabbit's topic in Criminal

   I just received an unencumbered RN license in CA about a month ago. I have a lengthy criminal record. About 10 misdemeanors, 2 felonies (both felonies were dropped to misdemeanors after prop 47 passed in 2015). My crimes were all 8-15 yrs old, an...

6. LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

   marples replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Whoa not true, please do not spread this false information it could be harmful. I have my FBI fingerprint report from before AND after my expungements and all of the convictions are still on the report. The only difference is the disposition for th...

7. Criminal Records can I still be a NURSE

   marples posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am in dire need of some real life experiences/Advice on how to navigate nursing school and the nursing board for those of us with criminal records. I have thick skin so please be blunt and honest. I promise you won't hurt my feeling. In a nut sh...

8. Can I still become a nurse even with a Lengthy Criminal Record

   marples posted a topic in General Students

   I am in dire need of some real life experiences/Advice on how to navigate nursing school and the California nursing board for those of us with criminal records. I have thick skin so please be blunt and honest. I promise you won't hurt my feeling. ...

9. Clinical instructor feels I'm not competent?

   marples replied to Holopugs's topic in General Students

   I'm not a nurse as of yet, just a student but i hope you take what I have to say to heart. I really don't think you should be projecting into the future the way that you are. Just because you get nervous and anxious, doesn't mean you are stupid or ...

10. In need of honest feedback

    marples posted a topic in Criminal

    Looking for some advice, I have thick skin so be blunt and honest, I promise you won't hurt my feelings…..So in a nut shell I have a crazy past and have since turned my life around. I am also looking to apply to nursing school this fall. I have s...