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Specializes in Tactical Field Medic, Firefighting, Search and Res.

I have a felony for Grand Larceny from years ago, I completed the Shock program ,all treatment programs and parole.  Since then I have come home joined fire department, became EMT, and turned life around.  I have great people on my side to support me going to school to become a RN but will I be able to?  Im in NYS

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Hello, we’ve moved your post to the Nursing Licensure Criminal History forum for best responses. Generally, these things are looked at by state BONs on a case by case basis, so while you won’t find a definitive answer here, you will see others’ experiences. 

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I'm in IL and this is what our IDPFR site states:

Effective January 1, 2017, previously barred health care workers and first time applicants may become eligible for a license. Under the Department’s new process, a health care worker who was permanently revoked or denied due to a forcible felony may file a Petition for Review, which is currently available on the Department’s website. The review process does not apply to a forcible felony requiring registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or a criminal battery against any patient in the course of patient care or treatment that is a forcible felony. Information about applying for licensure are available on the Department's website.

State of Illinois | Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (idfpr.com)

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