When I was 18 years old I took it upon myself to walk into an open garage and take an item that did not belong to me. A few days later, I turned myself in and was charged with the felony of burglary. I plead guilty and went to a boot camp for first time non-violent offense.
This was done in 1999. Today is 2011. I have gotten my AA degree, a Bachelors degree, and now just finished my practical nursing certificate. By the way, I had no problem getting into a nursing school or clinicals with this felony on my background. Primarily due to length of time since the incident.
I finished the program and sent in my application to the board of nursing. In a few days I got my ATT to take my boards. I studied for a week and took them, and passed! But a license did not come. I called the state board of nursing, worried that my felony was preventing me from getting a license after all that hard work.
I was told the process just takes a long time due to all the investigating that is required. 3 weeks later I received a call from the board of nursing; I was granted licensure! My license does not have any probation or restrictions, it is a full blown, valid and active license!
I wanted to share this for those of you out there that have made a mistake in their past that there is hope out there for us. Just because I made that mistake 12 years ago does not make me a bad person today. Also, another bit of hope, I found a job within 6 days of getting my license! I disclosed my past to them and they were just so impressed with my character/personality that it did not matter to them. I was offered a job that exceeded my salary expectations! As a new grad of LPN, I am making a salary that is at the top of what LPN's make! I also got in to work days and in the field that I wanted into.
So do not listen to those who tell you that there is no hope that you will ever get a license to be a nurse. Every applicant is reviewed on an individual basis. Length of time since the crime and nature of the crime are considered...
Im so happy for you. People do change and most times the system dont make them change.
i was watching a movie yesterday and the guy made a statement that if you've been to jail and no one wants to give you an opportunity fr second chance then you are left where you started off, a a world of crime.
Really, a felony for theft? And, you turned yourself in! Wow, what state was it in? That sounds a bit overkill for a theft and person turned them self in! I am glad to see that you were not bitter and really succeeded, vocationally. Kudos to you:)
Really, a felony for theft? And, you turned yourself in! Wow, what state was it in? That sounds a bit overkill for a theft and person turned them self in! I am glad to see that you were not bitter and really succeeded, vocationally. Kudos to you:)
Well, they do have monetary value assigned to misdemeanors, felonies, etc.....
When I was 18 years old I took it upon myself to walk into an open garage and take an item that did not belong to me. A few days later, I turned myself in and was charged with the felony of burglary. I plead guilty and went to a boot camp for first time non-violent offense.
This was done in 1999. Today is 2011. I have gotten my AA degree, a Bachelors degree, and now just finished my practical nursing certificate. By the way, I had no problem getting into a nursing school or clinicals with this felony on my background. Primarily due to length of time since the incident.
I finished the program and sent in my application to the board of nursing. In a few days I got my ATT to take my boards. I studied for a week and took them, and passed! But a license did not come. I called the state board of nursing, worried that my felony was preventing me from getting a license after all that hard work.
I was told the process just takes a long time due to all the investigating that is required. 3 weeks later I received a call from the board of nursing; I was granted licensure! My license does not have any probation or restrictions, it is a full blown, valid and active license!
I wanted to share this for those of you out there that have made a mistake in their past that there is hope out there for us. Just because I made that mistake 12 years ago does not make me a bad person today. Also, another bit of hope, I found a job within 6 days of getting my license! I disclosed my past to them and they were just so impressed with my character/personality that it did not matter to them. I was offered a job that exceeded my salary expectations! As a new grad of LPN, I am making a salary that is at the top of what LPN's make! I also got in to work days and in the field that I wanted into.
So do not listen to those who tell you that there is no hope that you will ever get a license to be a nurse. Every applicant is reviewed on an individual basis. Length of time since the crime and nature of the crime are considered...
Thanks
Thanks for sharing! I was wondering where you went to school or did your clinicals. I was in a nursing program, but when it came time for my background check the hospital denied me. It has been 6 years since I was charged with a felony. I had written checks on my parents, so sad! Anyway my point is I am not a violent felon and I was upfront with the school. I want to be a nurse so bad!!! Please help me with any suggestions! Do background checks go past 7 years? I am willing to move anywhere to pursue my nursing degree!!!!
Thanks for sharing! I was wondering where you went to school or did your clinicals. I was in a nursing program, but when it came time for my background check the hospital denied me. It has been 6 years since I was charged with a felony. I had written checks on my parents, so sad! Anyway my point is I am not a violent felon and I was upfront with the school. I want to be a nurse so bad!!! Please help me with any suggestions! Do background checks go past 7 years? I am willing to move anywhere to pursue my nursing degree!!!!
hi just similar situation i have a charge for selling pirate cds which converted into a third degree felony now i am almost done with prerequist for nursing program and i was advised to do the declaratory letter before moving futher i am scared to waist money and time and be denied do you think this will affect me
When you applied for a position and it asks you if you have been convicted of a felony, what did you put? Especially for online applications? I don't know if it's because I don't have experience or it's the criminal charge that I'm not getting a call back or they are just not hiring? I have a long story in which I was falsely accused and felt I didn't have enough evidence to go against my old roommate so I ended up going through the Pretrial Intervention Program (didn't know I was saying I was "guilty"!). The incidence happened over nine years ago but I didn't finish the PTI until 2007. Anyone have any advice or comments?
honeykrown, MSN, NP
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Im so happy for you. People do change and most times the system dont make them change.
i was watching a movie yesterday and the guy made a statement that if you've been to jail and no one wants to give you an opportunity fr second chance then you are left where you started off, a a world of crime.
CONGRATULATIONS