About three years ago I was charged with a misdemeanor for petty theft in California. I was granted a pre-trial diversion program, case was ultimately dismissed, and did not receive a conviction. Has anyone else been in the same boat, and was able to get his/her license? I am working on my CNA, and eventually my RN. Can anyone else share their own experience dealing with the Board of Nursing, and what was the final outcome of your situation? I feel like I need to find these answers before wasting my time and completing the RN program. Based on the BON in California, they state that they take everything into consideration, along with rehab efforts, school, work, ect. ect. In my particular case, ultimately, I know that it will say that I have not been convicted of a misdemeanor--but I am still worried about how that will look when I apply to be licensed as a CNA and and RN. Any thoughts or prior experience on this issue with the BON would be appreciated! Thanks for reading.
Just an update: I completed my CNA class, graduated, passed the state board, was hired at a SNH, and just waiting to receive my official certificate in the mail!
I'm a pre-nursing student and I made a terrible terrible decision that I regret making everyday since, I was charged with a misdemeanor for petty theft in California also. I know I cannot undue what I have done. I just want to move on with my future and hope for the best.
I know this is a thread about licensure but how did you go about getting a retrial diversion? Did you hire an attorney or were you represented by public defense? How did your case get dismissed? (I'm not getting clear answers form legal help websites.)
Is there hope for me yet? I'm so happy for you and congratulations on your licensure!!
She is anxious to get a letter in the mail about the pre-filing diversion program. Do you remember how long it took you to receive the letter about a diversion program that upon successful completion, there will be no records and conviction? And what the name of your program and what were required in that prog? Her court is in barely 1 month so any info here is tremendously appreciated. So many thanks!!!! She is very anxious now because she is applying for jobs and she gets sick with remorses and worries.
Pollypocket
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ParkerBeanCurdRN,BSN,
Did you ever get an answer to your appeal?? I would love to hear the outcome!