Exusted

[macca]

I was arrested for battery in 2001 ( In my opinion I was only defending my children safety and my property). Anyway I am not going to elaboate on how unfair the system is.......I was entered in a pre trail program to complete anger management class.....the charges were dismissed and I got the record expunged. Now I am already working in the med field, and would like the get my R.N licsense.....but I know the problem wont be with the b.o.n......it will be getting hired as a nurse with an arrest record.......cant anyone charge you with anything, but its up to the courts to find you guilty....what a joke......l guess I feel this way because Ive been denied two job offers in the medical field due to something that happened almost 12 years ago....any sugesstions

[chelc13]

I dont necessarily even think HR departments dont sympathize, it is the scrutiny that they will receive if a convicted person fails at their job, then the hospital can be held reliable for hiring negligence. They dont want to get in trouble so instead of hearing a convicted person's story, they choose to pass. How disappointing the system is. Employment rates fall every day, but we cant hire someone with a misdemeanor for 10 years ago because law points their fingers at them. All nurses with negative criminal background checks, keep your heads up, you will succeed because if you are a compassionate loving nurse like I am, you will be given a license and employment. NEVER GIVE UP!