Can I become an RN with a misdemeanor?

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I received a ticket for "Disturbing the peace" for having my stereo too loud in an apartment building. I am a nursing student about to graduate soon.

Can I become an RN with a misdemeanor?

Also, my court date is next month, is there anyway the judge can drop the charge? Should I get a lawyer for this? How much would that cost?

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I live in the state of MI.

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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 and if so, can i get a job?
  • 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/be employed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • will i be able to go to nursing school and/or attend clinicals 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.

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