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I'm wondering if I am gonna be able to get into the nursing program, if I have a misdemeanor on my record. I was at the wrong place at the wrong time. This was 15 years ago, I was staying with someone that had marijuana in there house, and since I told them I knew it was in the house, they charged me also. I want in the nursing program so much, but I don't know if this is gonna stop me from getting in. Has anyone been through this? Please HELP!

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We are not allowed to provide legal advice on this board. You will need to bring your questions to your Board as they are the ones who will be making decisions on your unique case.

There are nursing programs who will train anyone, notwithstanding problems. They tell you that you will have problems getting a license. Other programs will not allow a student with problems to enroll. Again, you need to ask someone at the specific nursing program.

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questions we seem to be encountering more and more often have to do with the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure:

  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a criminal history and if so, can i get a job?
  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a mip, dui, or other related charges?
  • what happens if you are charged or convicted of a crime after licensure?
  • can i go to nursing school and/or be licensed/be employed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • will i be able to go to nursing school and/or attend clinicals with a criminal record?
  • what can happen if i receive a mip/dui/dwi or other charge while still in school?

these are questions that the members of allnurses.com cannot answer. the only reliable source of information is your state board of nursing.

if you are a nursing student or are interested in becoming a nurse you need to contact your bon and/or your school of nursing directly. you need to be completely candid with them as to the nature and disposition of the crimes. each board of nursing makes a determination on a case by case basis and some are willing to issue a declarative statement in advance.

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