Finding A Job with a Misdemeanor Battery Conviction

[chicagornstudent]

Hi everyone, I am an undergraduate student who has just been accepted into my school of nursing, but due to an open criminal case I have had to delay my acceptance. If worse comes to worse and I am convicted of this this crime (misdemeanor battery), which I did not commit, I would like to know if it is even worth going through the two years of nursing school. I am at the top of my class with a GPA of 3.981, and have never been in trouble before in my entire life. I am simply posting to get feedback from anyone who has ever been in my shoes or anyone in HR that might have any advice. Will any hospital or even private health care companies give me a chance? If you have any advice or input, I would love to hear it. Thank you and god bless.

[poppycat, ADN, BSN]

You might want to contact the BON in the state where you live. In some states a battery conviction means you can't get licensed. Also you need to look into whether clinical sites for the school you're planning on attending will approve you to do clinicals there.

[chicagornstudent]

I have spoken with advisors at my school and they told me we had a student who was convicted of a felony after killing someone while driving drunk, and she was allowed to sit for boards after probation and rehab. I have spoken with the board and was told to have my attorney try again after a definate verdict is reached. I am just wondering if anyone in a similar bi d has had any luck. Thank you for the advice though. :)