Im going to graduate in 3 weeks andapplied for licensure in Indiana. I had a few arrests previously in Indiana and got them all dismissed. They are not showing up on my background check. There was one arrest I forgot about from when I was living in Florida. I was arrested for battery in 2013 that ended up as Nolle Prossed. I was able to convince the state attorney I was innocent of any wrong doing. I was advised it would be dismissed since charges were not pressed because of the new law. The board contacted me and said I was failing the FBI side of the fingerprint. They said I need to submit a statement and court documentation. I did this last week. I asked for an update and she said she had to send it to the compliance director to review it. She stressed that I should have submitted the paperwork requested and she doesn’t know if my statement will be enough. I did submit it as it was attached to the statement. I haven’t heard anything back.
I’m stressed out! Will I get denied because of a charge from 7 years ago that was dropped by prosecutors? I’m not sure what is taking so long.
I was contacted by the board today. They were looking at the wrong file regarding the incident not related to me. The charge in Florida that was Nolle Prossed wasn’t even considered an issue. They approved my background and now I’m just awaiting my certificate of completion from my school then I’m good to go.
I’m not sure what you are trying to say. How I interpreted your comment, you are incorrect. The application states:
Except for minor violations of traffic laws resulting in fines, and arrests or convictions that have been expunged by a court, (1) have you ever been arrested; (2) have you ever entered into a prosecutorial diversion or deferment agreement regarding any offense, misdemeanor, or felony in any state; (3) have you ever been convicted of any offense, misdemeanor, or felony in any state; (4) have you ever pled guilty to any offense, misdemeanor, or felony in any state; or (5) have you ever pled nolo contendre to any offense, misdemeanor, or felony in any state?
Nonetheless, my application was reviewed and cleared. I have no issues.
Hoosier_RN, MSN
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Good luck on your new journey!