Hello. I know this is a touchy subject and I know nursing is an amazing profession and I feel so deplored that I have to bring in my terrible moments in history in considering a nursing education and career! I'm in Ohio, 31 years old, and I between the ages of 19 and 26 I received 3 or 4 misdemeanors . At 19 (12 years ago) I was around alcohol and received a minor in possession (did not have anything in my hand- none the less..). At 21 or 22 (about 10 years ago) I was on my way to work and a guy pulled right out of his driveway and then if that wasn't bad enough he exited his vehicle so although I knew our cars were close together I went around him and on my way.. It turns out the corner of my fender slightly scratched the corner of his bumper so I was issued a ticket for a hit skip eventually convicted of a disorderly conduct -- I should have stopped my car and not gone around him, ugh (I don't know if this one was a misdemeanor and I was not arrested-- I'm ordering my records, and and FBI and background check next week)! And, now for the big guns that I deserve to be ripped to shreds for... In 2008 at age 24 I had went out after work and was going to go home when I got a phone call for help from a coworker. To make a long story short I went against my better judgement and to make matters worse I had a drink. Leaving the bar she asked me to drive because she'd had a driving under the influence already.. so I did and immediately got pulled over and got one myself. I thanked God no one was hurt and believed that could never happen to me let alone ever happen again. Well in 2010 at 26 I was working for an establishment which was just getting off the ground and the restaurant owner paid us in IOUs and alcohol. I always declined but I was at the messy end of a messy relationship, hadn't eaten much or slept much, had been seeking help for sliding into depressed and anxious state, and my Grandfather was terribly ill and that very day made a minor improvement. Anyway I got a second dui:cry:. I thank God everyday no one was ever hurt. Also, never any property damage or accident. Around that time I heard of several cases of multiple conviction cases where people had been killed by drunk drivers and I knew I had to stop drinking so I did and I have not since. I go to AA for the sober support and environment and socializing. Nursing has always appealed to me, but in the last year or so I have really been pulled towards it. I know this is not a legal forum but I'd really like to hear your thoughts if you think I could become a nurse with my record. I want to give my all to nursing and have a career helping people through their illnesses to heal, recover, and understand the processes, etc. I'm desperate to hear other's opinions, especially you guys who are invested in nursing. Whether you have encouragement or discouragement, would you please share what you think! Can a person turn their life around and become an amazing nurse (legally/from your point of view/just your plain old opinion/your experience/etc.)!?
I did talk to a licensing expert who thinks I'll have more hoops to jump through besides nursing school but eventually will be a licensed nurse in one way or another. I am still desperate for your thoughts/opinions! Thank you
. At 19 (12 years ago) I was around alcohol and received a minor in possession (did not have anything in my hand- none the less..
). At 21 or 22 (about 10 years ago) I was on my way to work and a guy pulled right out of his driveway and then if that wasn't bad enough he exited his vehicle so although I knew our cars were close together I went around him and on my way.. It turns out the corner of my fender slightly scratched the corner of his bumper so I was issued a ticket for a hit skip eventually convicted of a disorderly conduct 
-- I should have stopped my car and not gone around him, ugh (I don't know if this one was a misdemeanor and I was not arrested-- I'm ordering my records, and and FBI and background check next week)! And, now for the big guns that I deserve to be ripped to shreds for... In 2008 at age 24 I had went out after work and was going to go home when I got a phone call for help from a coworker. To make a long story short I went against my better judgement and to make matters worse I had a drink. Leaving the bar she asked me to drive because she'd had a driving under the influence already.. so I did and immediately got pulled over and got one myself. I thanked God no one was hurt and believed that could never happen to me let alone ever happen again. Well in 2010 at 26 I was working for an establishment which was just getting off the ground and the restaurant owner paid us in IOUs and alcohol. I always declined but I was at the messy end of a messy relationship, hadn't eaten much or slept much, had been seeking help for sliding into depressed and anxious state, and my Grandfather was terribly ill and that very day made a minor improvement. Anyway I got a second dui:cry:. I thank God everyday no one was ever hurt. Also, never any property damage or accident. Around that time I heard of several cases of multiple conviction cases where people had been killed by drunk drivers and I knew I had to stop drinking so I did and I have not since. I go to AA for the sober support and environment and socializing. Nursing has always appealed to me, but in the last year or so I have really been pulled towards it. I know this is not a legal forum but I'd really like to hear your thoughts if you think I could become a nurse with my record. I want to give my all to nursing and have a career helping people through their illnesses to heal, recover, and understand the processes, etc. I'm desperate to hear other's opinions, especially you guys who are invested in nursing. Whether you have encouragement or discouragement, would you please share what you think! Can a person turn their life around and become an amazing nurse (legally/from your point of view/just your plain old opinion/your experience/etc.)!?