I need advice ASAP!!!!!!!

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Specializes in ER, Cath Lab.

So I'm trying to relocate to Florida, but the only thing that's scaring me is the Level 2 Background Checks that are required by most facilities. I totally understand that a facility, patient, and the patient's family should be able to TRUST the nurses on staff, HOWEVER, I don't think that I shouldn't be reprimanded CONSTANTLY for a mistake that I'd made 8 years ago (Charge: Petty Larceny)...And after all, if the State of Florida Department of Health was OK with approving my license to practice as a nurse, then WHY would it be a huge problem for a facility to hire someone with a blemish or two on their record.

I have some interviews scheduled, however, I'm afraid to make that trip to Florida just to be rejected because of my past criminal history...Goodness, I don't know what to do.

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Specializes in Home Health.

Why not call the human resources offices and tell them up-front about the concern.

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Specializes in Float.

Just go. Ask for spiritual guidance & go whether you are afraid or not. You may be pleasantly surprised by the outcome.:nurse:

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

I just posted this in another thread...but unfortunately as long as the facility isn't discriminating against a protected class, they can decide who they want to hire or not hire, for whatever reasons they want.

It's not always fair, I agree. I also agree that you should not be punished forever for a mistake made several years ago, especially if you've turned yourself around. However that's up to the facility :(

If you don't go to the interview, there's no chance whatsoever of you getting the job. If you go, there's a chance...it may be small but there's a chance. So I would go and show them how much you've learned from your past mistakes.

Best of luck in the hunt!

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I am a Rn with a criminal background....I was deeply depressed when I committed a stupid crime in the state of Michigan...My daughter was addicted to drugs It put me over the edge.. I have investigated the fact if will practice in the state of Michigan again.. the answer is NO, Michigan wants 10 years to lapse.. I am to much of an insurance risk for any employer in this State... I applied for a Florida License and after submitting everything to the board they did grant me a license....Please look at the site AHAC in Florida This is where your fingerprints are done and they will give the green light for your employment... your issued occurred 8 years ago .. you should not have any trouble getting a job in Florida....please let me know how it goes...

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I was told yesterday in an interview that the level 2 background check goes back 7 years.

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