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Hi everybody my name is Nancy and my question is the following, I got arrested back in 2000 for shoplifting, they fingerprinted me and proceeded with the whole arrest procedure, i hired a lawyer and got a plea bargain of a disorderly conduct, which is better that petty larceny (the value of what stole was $50) i went to school for CNA passed the state and got a job at a nursing home, i am currently working there for 3 wks, they fingerprinted me 3 wks ago, and am awaitng my results, im starting school on 7/7/08 to become an LPN, my question is the following, at the time of my interview i told the lady that i did have disorderly conduct in my record , but didnt tell her it was a plea bargain of a petty theft, i didnt tell her because i was never CONVICTED of the original crime...has any nurse or cna been through this??? please help! how long does an FBI backround check take? thanks!

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

ask the BON of your state.. we can't give out any legal advice

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

This is something that can only be decided by the BON, we on AN can not give advice

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

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 and if so, can i get a job?
  • 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/be employed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • will i be able to go to nursing school and/or attend clinicals 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.

if you are a nursing student or are interested in becoming a nurse you need to contact your bon directly. you need to be completely candid with them as to the nature and disposition of the crimes. each board of nursing make a determination on a case by case basis and some are willing to issue a declarative statement in advance.

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