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I about to enter the third semester of a four semester RN program. I wanted to work this summer and applied to every medical facility within 45 miles. Classmates all around me are finding jobs but I still haven't found anything. I do not have experience, I know that doesn't help me. I also have a criminal record for possession of a controlled substance. The arrest was 10 years ago. I completed all conditions of my probation including rehab. I got an AAS in Human Services but stopped 24 hours short of a degree in Social Work. I felt God put me where I was because I could help others, now I feel I have been led to nursing.

Is the arrest what is holding me back? How do I get the rest of the story across when all I am asked is "Do you have a record?"

I have excellent grades, I have many great qualities but now I am doubting myself because I am ashamed of my past.

Please somebody, anybody, everybody

I need input

Thank you

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My best advice would be to always be honest about your past. Answer all the questions truthfully and explain the situation as best as you can. I have numerous coworkers in the same situation as you are. Just because you have a felony for controlled substance does not necessarily mean you will have trouble as a nurse. As always, it will be the decision of your future employee how to handle the situation if you were hired. They would probably do some sort of probationary period with a close eye on you. Good luck! Don't get discouraged just yet. :p

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i about to enter the third semester of a four semester rn program. i wanted to work this summer and applied to every medical facility within 45 miles. classmates all around me are finding jobs but i still haven't found anything. i do not have experience, i know that doesn't help me. i also have a criminal record for possession of a controlled substance. the arrest was 10 years ago. i completed all conditions of my probation including rehab. i got an aas in human services but stopped 24 hours short of a degree in social work. i felt god put me where i was because i could help others, now i feel i have been led to nursing.

is the arrest what is holding me back? how do i get the rest of the story across when all i am asked is "do you have a record?"

i have excellent grades, i have many great qualities but now i am doubting myself because i am ashamed of my past.

please somebody, anybody, everybody

i need input

thank you

yes, always be honest. you will get hired at some point. and, remember to be honset with the bon when applying for license. the bon will weigh the issue before granting a license. all institutions must guard against potential problems. no need to go into that now, for you know.

just be honest. keep applying. and, i wish you the best of luck. god bless.

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