Background Check Policy

[tokyoROSE, BSN, RN]

I have a couple questions, and would appropriate some insight. I recently got charged with an MIC (minor in consumption) because I am under 21. I have been talking to several attorneys and am trying to get this matter resolved as soon as possible. I was written a ticket, but not arrested (mugshot, police station, bail, etc, none of that). Attorneys are pursuing for the case to be thrown out due to an illegal stop (long story). So my question is, since MIC is NOT a crime covered under my school's policy, is it okay to not report it FOR NOW? Instead of listing all the charges, I listed the two that is remotely close to what I was charged with.

For the record, I did clear my background check on admission. I will be discussing these matters with my attorney but I'd like some input from this community in the meanwhile.

Definition of clean background check: No record of conviction of any of the crimes identified in II.B.

A. Once admitted into a program:

1. Students are required to immediately report any offenses covered in this policy to the appropriate Department Chair.

2. Departments may check arrest records of students without notification.

3. Failure to notify the Department of an arrest is grounds for dismissal.

B. Derogatory information of the following nature gathered as the result of a background investigation is the basis to no longer consider a candidate for the program, as clinical placement will not be possible.

-Any charge related to illegal drugs such as (but not limited to) possession of drugs or paraphernalia, or trafficking.

-DUI within past 3 years or more than one DUI in past five years

C. Students who have an arrest for any crime listed in this policy while in the program will be removed from clinical.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

You already know the answer to this: arrest for drinking/public intoxication is reportable to school.

Follow the advice your attorney gives you as it could jeopardize your entire future career.

Closing thread.