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?
Editorial Team / Admin sirI, MSN, APRN, NP 18 Articles; 30,653 Posts Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB. Apr 24, 2008 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.
