Background Check problem & worried

I am not trying to be difficult but if you were "cleared" how did they oblige you to do anger management and community service? Were the charges reduced?

Also, you need to carefully look into this in terms of future employment. It will continue to come up again and again everytime a background check is done (for new jobs etc.). Even if the school lets you in you may continue to be affected by this. I bet that almost every potential employer will, in this competitive market, will not even bother to ask you about it.

You may wish to try a litmus test by applying to a hospital for a volunteer position. They will conduct a background check (at least I hope so). If you are refused the position you will get much more information.

Alternatively, you could approach a couple of the larger employers of LPNs in your area to ask them about this -- but I would go with the volunteer option.

Seriously, you need to investigate this past your nursing college. It would be awful to do the training and then find you have difficulty getting a job because of this flag on your record. The school will give you a good idea about where you may stand but don't rely on them only.

In the interests of plain speaking if I was hiring and I got back a report on someone that was less than perfect I would go onto the next candidate without a second thought. I know some of you may feel like flaming me for this but I can only give my opinion.

I am in no way the type of person to ever hurt any one like this and this is showing that I am!