Felony

[Lastdon9680]

AM currently in CA about to apply for the nursing program. I currently have a felony in CA for fraud which am still on probation for.. Also A fruad case in SC 13 yrs ago. They told me that THey may put me on probation but it should be ok. But the school said they may not be able to accept me cause the hospital may not let me intern there. Any thoughts?

[sirI, MSN, APRN, NP]

questions we seem to be encountering more and more often have to do with the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure:

• is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a criminal history and if so, can i get a job?
  
• is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a mip, dui, or other related charges?
  
• what happens if you are charged or convicted of a crime after licensure?
  
• can i go to nursing school and/or be licensed/be employed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  
• will i be able to go to nursing school with a criminal record?
  
• what can happen if i receive a mip/dui/dwi or other charge while still in school?

these are questions that the members of allnurses.com cannot answer. the only reliable source of information is your state board of nursing.