Criminal Background check

[nurse101]

I have been going to school now for two and half years to get in my local nursing program, one of the hardest to get accepted into in the state. I just started a week ago, and have been hearing about the criminal background check. I was wondering to what extent, if any one knows, they check. Is it state to state? Etc. After doing a little checking I realized I have some old baggage to deal with and am scared to go to school for the next two and half years only to be turned down by NCSBON. About 7 years ago, I had a domestic dispute with my ex. Anyway, after fearing for my life, I abandoned the area leaving a warrant for a failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. I was never convicted. Does anyone know if this is relevant? Is this something they would deny my licensing for? Help please, anybody, that knows anything. This news that the warrant is still open has really put a damper on my goal to become a nurse. Thanks to anyone who responds!!

[adria37]

It seems strange that a DUI that occurred 25 years ago would cause him not to be licensed. 25 years ago a DUI was just a traffic violation before lawmakers got on the ball and made it a crime. If I were him and had no other convictions, I would have fought that one IMHO.