My school sent out a memo today saying that the Florida Board of Nursing has changed its rules - in order to sit for your license you must be criminal free for 15 years on a level 1 background check. This is a change from the case by case basis.
Just wondered if anyone else has heard this news. It effects a few girls in my class and they were told to drop out of the program. Needless to say there were some on year 2 that were in the same boat. Sure I know that it was always risky - because the board could turn you down - but this is incredible.
Just for clarification.....on the Florida law passed in 2009.
Chapter 409, F.S. (relating to social and economic assistance), Chapter 817, F.S. (relating to fraudulent practices), Chapter 893, F.S. (relating to drug abuse
prevention and control) and r 21 U.S.C. ss. 801-970 (relating to controlled substances) or 42
U.S.C. ss. 1395-1396 (relating to public health, welfare, Medicare and Medicaid issues)
The above felonies are very specific felonies that most people whom have committed crimes do not fall under (other than perhaps controlled substance abuse or intent to distribute such). Read the chapters and subsections carefully. For example, things like common theft do not fall under fraudulent practices.
I hope this clarification can alleviate some of the readers' concerns.
congrats!! Im so happy for you im getting my paperwork ready to re apply also . Wish me luck friend i truly believe god is going to help through these procedures. God Bless and GOOD LUCK ON YOUR EXAM!!!!
I have a question was charge for burglary unoccupied of dwelling,grand theft, and dealing with stolen proerty= disposition withhold adjudication meaning im not convicted.....however i cant seal or expunge my record....do you guys think i have a chance...? Please reply back......i just wanna be succesfull in life......also this happen in 2009 and now were in 2012 and by the time im in the nursing program its gonna be 6 years old....please let me know if i have a chance
I have a question was charge for burglary unoccupied of dwelling,grand theft, and dealing with stolen proerty= disposition withhold adjudication meaning im not convicted.....however i cant seal or expunge my record....do you guys think i have a chance...? Please reply back......i just wanna be succesfull in life......also this happen in 2009 and now were in 2012 and by the time im in the nursing program its gonna be 6 years old....please let me know if i have a chance
Florida BON can and will go back 10 years and they will find it.. Your best bet is to call someone at the BON and ask before you put in all the hard work.
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No, i don't have to wait,i can take any time.Don't loose hope,i will pray for you !