Florida BON - Criminal Charges

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I was told by the nursing school that I was applying to that the rules have changed for the BON in July. When I go onto the BON site there is nothing on there that states these changes. The head of the nursing program said because I have felony (not drugs) that I will have to wait 15 years to be able to go to school and apply for a license in Florida.

Just wondering what is going on here. According to the BON website its the same rules - you can apply for clearance to take the NCLEX.

Any clarification would be great!

Thanks

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Have you tried checking out the Florida state forum as I remember a few threads discussing this issue last year?

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It changed this year. We were required to sign a document acknowledging that we have been informed of the change.

It is true. You cannot become a nurse (or any other licensed medical professional) in the state of Florida until your felony conviction is older than 15 yrs.

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Specializes in Addiction / Pain Management.

Roger that, at my orientation the DON said that exact same thing.

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It depends on the charges. Look into it. Medicare fraud/Drug charges/elderly abuse. Other felonies are case by case basis. The first few I posted require the 15 year waiting period.

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