had to answer yes to legal questions on application

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So here is the story. 8 years ago I was with some friends in a different state. We went to a drive in (I was in the back of the suburban) The driver my friends sister paid for one car but the admission was evidently per person. We went in and parked and got out we were approached by the owner of the theater. We offered to pay him but he called the police to press charges. We went to court and the judge dropped the charges and they said it would never even be on my record. However on the application I had to mark yes because I did go to court. Now it is holding up my license for an investigator to look at. I explained everything like I explained here but I am so worried. I have already taken NCLEX and I think I passed but now waiting on my licesnse. Anyone else been through this situation??

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nursing with criminal history forum

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?

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 if my record has been sealed or expunged?

Will I be able to go to nursing school 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.

Each case is dealt with on an individual basis and it is up to the BON

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