Anyone offered a job with a criminal record?

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Hi all,

Has anyone been offered a job at one of the big hospitals in Dallas with a criminal record? I was offered a job at Parkland hospital. But its a contingent offer. I was upfront on my application and checked yes that I had a misdemeanor. However, I was not able to explain what the misdemeanor was bc it did not provide a box for it.

I have a Misdemeanor B for theft that occurred 9 years ago. I was able to get deferred adjudication. But I know it still shows on the background.

The board has approved me to sit for Nclex. But now I'm worried that my job offer will be taken back since its contingent on the background check :/ I was thinking since I was honest and upfront about it on the application then it would be okay, but now after searching online I'm not so sure.

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I would love to know how this turns out..... because my big question is with the hospital criminal checks, not the BON. I know the board of nurses see EVERYTHING, but does the hospital see everything to???? Can they see if it's old.. or expunged? Please.... let us know.

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Freedom...I'll let you know the update. I think if it was expunged you should have no worries. Unfortunately for me, I cant have mine expunged since it was a misd B and I was 17. In Texas, 17 years old is considered an adult :/ I haven't been in any trouble since. I was hanging out with the wrong group of girls and I have since learned from the mistake.

It also depends on how far the hospital looks back at your criminal background. I know the particular hospital I applied at goes back all the way. They've hired other nurses with DWI but its not the same as theft so I know the high risk mgmt people might have a problem with it. I'm praying they don't since it happened so long ago but who knows. :/

They will be running the background check in a couple of weeks according to HR. So I'll keep you posted. Please pray for me. Thanks

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Get your record expunged!

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Good luck to you. I'm sure everything will work out just fine :)

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Get your record expunged!

TxDPS - Criminal History Records

Good luck to you. I'm sure everything will work out just fine :)

Thanks MissM.Rn!

I definitely would've gotten it expunged but since its a Class B it cant be in Texas. Only class C misdemeanors can :(

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

It's safe to say that if you weren't honest on the job application by not admitting your conviction, and the hospital found out about it from the background check that they were going to run anyway, you definitely would NOT get the job. HR would rather you be honest with them about it in the first place.

Try calling HR and ask them what you should do. Maybe they'll let you send a letter explaining your conviction and steps you have taken to rehabilitate yourself (e.g., made restitution, completed all court requirements, etc.).

Best of luck.

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theft can't be as bad as driving impaired and risking lifes...

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