Criminal Background Check

[dtermineddenise]

Can someone tell me where to get information regarding criminal background check guidelines in the State of Missouri. I went to the MO State Board of Nursing websites and all over the net and cannot find any valuable information. I am graduating from an RN program this December 2008 and I have a friend who was sent a letter telling her that she couldn't take the Boards due to something that happened a long time ago where someone accused her of hitting them. Every since she told me that, I have been freaked out! I am now 36 and when I was 19, I was charged with Destruction of Property. I was young and stupid and tore up an ex-boyfriends car. That is the only thing that I have on my record. I've never stolen, assaulted anyone, or committed any frauds. Does anyone have any information on what would cause the State Board of Nursing to reject my application for N-CLEX or know where I can find the information online? Thank you.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

When you submit your application you have to declare any issues

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?

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 if my record has been sealed or expunged?

Will I be able to go to nursing school 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.

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

Here is a link to the MO BON regarding criminal background check: http://pr.mo.gov/boards/nursing/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.pdf

We hope this helps and good luck.