can I get licensed?

I really think it depends on what state you are in, how long ago the crimes were committed, etc. Some states may not allow drug offenders a license.. while others will on a case by case basis.

Good luck!

You're not alone. When I was 19, I tried to buy beer with a fake ID. Didn't even get arrested for it, just got a court summons and was asked to pay a fine. Didn't think it would ever show up again on my back ground checks. I went through all 4 years of nursing school with clear background checks, even got my first job last year as an RN and my back ground check was clear. Now, I just accepted a new job at a hospital and all of a sudden this appeared from my past as a "misdemeanor unlawful use of identification" on their background check! They are saying I'm ineligible for employment, yet I was already hired and this should have been exsponged off my record years ago! I'm trying to dispute it but I feel like I'm made to look like a bad guy for something stupid that happened when I was a teenager. I KNOW I'm an amazing nurse, as I've been told by colleagues and patients at my previous job...

I only wish I would have known this would show up again after so many other clear background checks! I don't understand. Now I've already packed up half o my things to relocate for this job and I don't even know if I have it anymore. Its all up to how my dispute goes.....

So all in all, good luck. Things always come back to bite you in the butt!

jamanon, you know, it is hard to say you won't or you will. I think they review each case individually. My advice is to call someone from the Board of Registered Nursing and ask. Last time I communicated with them they were very honest and uplifting.

Have you already finished Nursing and you are getting ready to take the test or you are planning Nursing as career and haven't started yet? Because I think it will be harder to get into a school. Like I said, each case is different.

Good luck.

Yes I got a BCD.

I was discharged from the military for doing drugs and I have a dui on my record. Im not sugar coating anything because I want honest opinions on whether or not I could get my licence. And I'm not interested on your opinion of me or whether I'd be a good nurse because of my past. It is the past.

so, yes or no? Or maybe? I'm doing my prereqs right now and I'd like to know now so I can change my major if there's no hope.

Thank you

Don't freakin' ask here. All you will get is recent members with years experience tell you scare tactics. bs. Get copies of your records... and talk to BON. I don't even know why this section is in here since there is no useful information in the whole section, almost. I got my Rap sheet today: zip, nada, and nothing. Times may have changed, but all this crap of knowing everything for unlimited amount of historical years is just plain bs.

Now different people use different local information and some may be outdated. If so, legal actions may be available to get a net win from the liable party responsible, as well as any organization basing decisions on that faulty data, given it is their responsibility to verify all data presented (most would not have a clue how to do anything, so most are liable when using any informal information sources that look for smoking guns to get more business).

Even when a law agency screws up and they know it and let you know, they always still keep a hollow conviction on the record for their metrics. I think Georgia boasts 11% of the State's population are parolees! Jesus Christ! Talk about inbreeding your own customers for life. All this 'invisible confidential personal knowledge' is just another Constitutional right taken away from citizens since Adolph Bush Junior took office in 2001: >> Right to Free Speech > Right to Privacy > Right to Due Process of Law

Its kind of like the US Army, scare tactics and bs mainly - except taking away Private Citizens Constitutional rights is ******* serious imo.

I think we mostly come here for hope. :)

I agree, we know we can't get legal advice here and the best thing is to contact the Nursing Registered Board. Also, we know that having a license, does not guarantee a job, but I think we mainly look for people that have had similar experiences and see how they are dealt with the situation and their outcome. When I see something positive on someone gives me some what peace and hope that I some what get that lucky. :redbeathe