can someone please help me?

[nik77eli99]

here's the deal i am currently in school to become a lpn... but i have a third degree theft by deception charge pending, my friend had me cash a check for her and it was stolen and forged... and now they want to charge me for cashing it should i tell my school now or wait:o help

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Tell your school about this incident and how it would affect your chances at ever getting licensure as an LPN.

Also, you must contact your state's board of nursing to see how this charge would affect your chances of getting licensure. You wouldn't want to invest the time, effort, and money on LPN school and then find out that you cannot become licensed to work as an LPN. Good luck to you.

[sbk]

I had a DWI and told them when I was accepted and sailed thrugh with flying colors.

[jasonswancvt]

yeah, i agree with everyone else.......tell them so they know up front. That way no one can make other accusations.

[Debrajo MSN]

Also check with your state board of nursing about licensure and other issuesl. For example, in the state of PA there are very few places you could work because the state require criminal background checks if you are working with the elderly (as in a nursing home) or with kids. Most hospitals do background checks also. You would find it very difficult to find a job in this state, even if the state board granted you a license.