Do Nursing Schools see expunged records

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I am currently an LPN who just got accepted to a transition program at my local college. I have a expungment on my record from over 20yrs ago, I know that you still have to disclose those records with the board of nursing but will the school I am attending be able to see it as well. I completed the LPN program over 6 yrs ago with no problems from the board but the schools and clinical sites did not require them before starting the program only when applying to take the nclex but it seems now that programs are requiring the students to submit background checks before the program and again after completion of the program.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Employers and healthcare institutions usually do not see expungements.

Best wishes on your transition program.

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how about sealed records?

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Shouldn't nursing schools have access to the same information that the ultimate BON will have access to? Does it seem logical that a school would allow a student to go through nursing school, only then to find out something in that student's past will prevent obtaining a nursing license? None of this process seems logical or cohesive- entery to school, ability to take clinicals, and then the ability to test for and obtain a license- it just makes no sense.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.
Employers and healthcare institutions usually do not see expungements.

True.

However they MAY be able to see the arrests that led to your conviction. Expungment in no way guarantees that your criminal history is now a secret to all, nor does it remove all evidence of your criminal history.

So while having your record expunged is generally a good thing, be prepared for the slim-but-very-possible chance that you might have to address your record with them, especially if your background check turns up the arrest(s). If necessary, seek legal guidance from an attorney.

Good luck.

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Shouldn't nursing schools have access to the same information that the ultimate BON will have access to? Does it seem logical that a school would allow a student to go through nursing school, only then to find out something in that student's past will prevent obtaining a nursing license? None of this process seems logical or cohesive- entery to school, ability to take clinicals, and then the ability to test for and obtain a license- it just makes no sense.

Schools and the BON are 2 very separate entities. Is the process logical? Perhaps not. Schools have different admission standards than the legal licensing board to grant ATTs or an eventual license. If in doubt, always check with the BON before starting a nursing program.

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However they MAY be able to see the arrests that led to your conviction. Expungment in no way guarantees that your criminal history is now a secret to all, nor does it remove all evidence of your criminal history.

Very, very true. I've seen this many times.

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