Do these events require any action before applying for RN license in California?

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I think it's safe to say I don't have a criminal history or anything. But I was wondering if anyone could cue in if I need to take action for any of these events in my past before applying for the RN license. It's relatively few.

Before 18:

- Age 13, brought weapons to school. Was charged with a misdemeanor. Had to serve community service, attend remediation school before going to high school. After 18, I sealed the record.

After 18:

-Car accident in rear - not at fault

-Received a traffic violation for failing to stop on a one-way street with a school bus stop sign. Tried to appeal in court, but was denied. Paid the fine and that was it.

-Car accident in front - not at fault

For the record, I checked the CA DMV for my driver's record and it's a clean slate. No convictions, no departmental actions, no failures to appear, no endorsements. The only thing that pops up is a car accident last year (I got hit in the front).

Does anyone know if the above requires action? And if so, what do I do?

Thank you.

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moving to nursing licensure with criminal history forum.

Specializes in Psych, corrections.

Check the CA Board of Nursing website. Each state is different- for example, in the state I applied to only requires reporting if the traffic violation involves drugs/alcohol. In some states you only have to report if you were convicted.

These links may help:

Board of Registered Nursing - Applicant Frequently Asked Questions

Board of Registered Nursing - License Discipline and Convictions

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