Re: vehicular manslaughter..
Check the info here:
FAQ: Nursing Licensure With A Criminal History
Under
PA Criminal Backgound Clearance:Prohibitive Offenses no hiring healthcare facility voluntary manslaughter is listed, not vehicular.
This is one of those areas that the BON would possibly consider looking at total info submitted to them: time between incident and schooling, court ruling and prison sentance, alcohol counseling undertaken, rehabilitative efforts. Unfortuantely, most boards are unable to make any comment or review felony convistion until one applies for NCLEX/licensure--that's when they have a legal right to render an opinion. Some boards have permitted licensure when satisfied that person has turned their life around.
If prision has D+A counseling, encourage her to participate. If prision offers college classess as part of rehabilative program, I'd take them as can only help her improve herself.
I just checked Iowa's BON website and found
Initial Examination & Endorsement Applicants
Iowa Code 147.3 Qualifications:
All applicants who have a criminal conviction(s), other than a minor traffic violation, must submit copy(s) of the sentencing order(s) when submitting application materials.
In order for an individual to become a licensed nurse in Iowa, the person must first graduate from a state board approved nursing program.
Information pertaining to individual criminal records prior to completion of an education program cannot be obtained from the Iowa Board of Nursing. Questions concerning acceptance into a nursing program, due to history of a criminal conviction(s), will need to be addressed by the nursing program.
At the time of licensure the Iowa Board of Nursing will review each individual application and criminal record. The Board of Nursing will make the final decision regarding licensure.
http://www.state.ia.us/government/nu...new/index.html
From license application:
Information regarding felony conviction:
1. Send a copy of the Court records; i.e. trial information, judgment entry and sentencing order with the application by exam.
2. A written assessment of your life before, at the time of, and after the conviction.
3. Parole/Probation Officer’s assessment if currently under active supervision or a letter from your parole/probation officer stating that you completed the requirements of your probation.
4. Employment history (please include in your written assessment).
5. Enclose copies of all substance abuse evaluations with treatment discharge summary and aftercare recommendations.
6. Letters of recommendation may also be included.
http://www.state.ia.us/nursing/licen...licensure.html
Best wishes to having your niece turn her life around.
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