Arrest records and background checks for nurses?

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Hello,

5 years ago I was detained in California for questioning and released. I was fingerprinted but never went infront of a Judge and I was not charged with anything.

Even though I was only detained, because I was fingerprinted the detainement shows up as an arrest with NO conviction on my background check.

Do I have to mention this when it is time to apply for a nursing license?

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When I got my Florida nursing license they did a background check on me before giving me the license. I think it would be best to be honest and tell them yes. If you omit it and they discover it, it could cause you some big problems.

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Depends on if you are asked if you were ever CONVICTED of a crime or ARRESTED. Two different things.. but a quick call to you board of nursing will put you at ease!

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