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Best wishes for a positive outcome.

Thank you! I'm doing my best to stay positive.

Have you actually been convicted of or plead guilty to misdemeanor theft, or is the case still open? If you have not yet been convicted, please hire a good lawyer and have them push the D.A.'s office to have the charge reduced to something that won't affect your ability to be employed. I work for a lawyer and worked on a case where a nurse was dismissed and her license was yanked for stealing meds, she ended up in rehab for a year, and then we somehow got her license back on a provisional basis. If she could go back to practicing after that, I have no doubt that you have hope in your situation. Your best bet though is to get in touch with a very good lawyer.

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look up your local laws and if you can afford it talk to a lawyer. You may be able to get it removed from the records. If you get it expunged there maybe additional steps to take to have it removed from public access. In some states you cannot remove it from public record.

this is only my brief understanding of the topic. I am not a lawyer but i do recommend seeking legal advice if you are concerned.

best luck,

Joe

Thank you for your responses. I do think I will consult with a lawyer. No matter the cost if it gives me a shot I'll attempt it. I was unfortunately convicted. I looked up expungement in my state and it takes 5 years after the conviction to start the process.

This takes the wind out of my sails a bit but Ive not given up.

Keep going! Everyone deals with setbacks of one type or another. If this is something that's really meant for you, you will find a way to stick with it and things will work out for you somehow :)

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My family and friends have told me to choose another profession or take the advancement opportunities I've been offered at my current job.

I just can't picture myself doing anything but nursing. I know it won't be all sunshine but leaving work everyday knowing I made a positive impact in a patients/residents day would be worth more than factory supervision (my current job).

I wouldn't give up! I can't offer much advice on this one, but I hope that everything works out for you! Good luck!

Thanks! Something tells me I'll need a boat load of luck. Just keep swimming is now my mantra lol.

if you were convicted, I don't know how much a lawyer can help-it doesn't hurt to consult with one though. I would go to the BON in person and ask them your questions. I understand that it may be a far drive, but it's cheaper than hiring a lawyer who may or may not know how the BON works. At least you will have your answer.

They're about an hour away. I may just have to do it. I've heard of people with worse crimes becoming licensed. I know that's not grounds for myself though.

I actually went to school with two different ladies who had a similar situation. I believe one had a DUI. It's possible to still get your license. I remember they were required to appeal to the BON with a personal letter as well as letters of character from various people. It was a pain but both are happily licensed nurses.