A worried young girl desperate to be a nurse

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I'm 24 and I recently got convicted of domestic battery because of a fight with a college roommate I really want to be a nurse what do I do? And I really want to go to Chamberlain college of nursing!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.
I'm 24 and I recently got convicted of domestic battery because of a fight with a college roommate I really want to be a nurse what do I do? And I really want to go to Chamberlain college of nursing!

Issue probably won't be with nursing school. All the for-profit scum bags will gladly take your money and promise you the moon. The problem will be with the BON giving you a licence, then finding an employer who is willing to hire someone with a conviction for a violent crime.

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;( this really hurts ughhh

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Sorry to disappoint you. Although my instinct is to give you a Mama-style slap in back of the head and tell you that you should have known better, I'll instead encourage you to read what I'm sure are hundreds of threads started by people in situations like yours. In the AN search box, type in nursing and convictions.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Your particular charge (sounds like conviction) may be a significant barrier to becoming licensed as a nurse in many states. Consult with an attorney or a nurse attorney experienced with working with nurses & the BoN. You can get a referral from the American association of nurse attorneys at their website. http://www.taana.org

Check the application for your prospective board of nursing. I know in some states you are required to contact the BoN before enrolling in nursing school with a positive background, Texas is one state. Unfortunately there are several schools that will let you enroll and take your $$$ even if suspect you cannot get licensed or fulfill clinical requirements at various facilities due to a positive background.

Do your research. And be prepared to have to find an alternative career path.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
I'm 24 and I recently got convicted of domestic battery because of a fight with a college roommate I really want to be a nurse what do I do? And I really want to go to Chamberlain college of nursing!

Get a lawyer...find out how to reduce or expunge your record. No sense crying over spilled milk, all this TV drama, fighting, and weave pulling isn't what the rest of the population should be doing.... now you need to find out what to do about it a always is your best bet. ((HUGS))

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(I'm sure I'll get slapped down for this, but since when is 24 yo a "young girl"?)

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

At my age....they're young.

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Specializes in Addictions, Adult Psych.

look into your states' policies for determining good moral character and what you will have to do to apply to take the NCLEX. also look into getting the record expunged... lawyers are expensive but worth it if it is your dream to become a nurse. good luck!

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Specializes in CCU, SICU, CVSICU, Precepting & Teaching.
At my age....they're young.

At my age, 24 is young. But "young girl"? I see old enough to have known better.

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Yes, 24 seems young to me also -- it was the "young girl" that kinda got me.

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