LPN with A Criminal Conviction?

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Im going to school to be an LPN. A few months ago my husband had an affair and when I found out about everything I slapped him on the face and he was threating me and so on. So I called the cops and they took us both to Jail. I was CHARGED with Battery count 1- hurting someone without using physical force. Im hoping this doesnt affect my chances of being a Nurse. I am a CNA and have had no problems of getting a job. My college denied me at first but then I showed them a copy of the police report and they let me register. Will this affect my chances at all? Im not a violent person at all, I was just in a hard situation (just had a baby) when all this stuff happend.

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What was the end result? Probation? Time served? Charges Dropped? Is it considered a misdemeanor?

It may or may not affect you. I know thats vague. In terms of getting a job, there are many employers that will still consider you. The problem may be when it comes to applying for licensure. Your state Board of Nursing may deny your application because of it. In FL if you have an arrest you have to accompany your application with a letter in writing explaining the situation and documents from court showing outcome and stuff. Depending on situation they can still allow you to sit for your boards and become licensed (but only for misdemeanors). But they also reserve the right to deny you all together. But for Felony charges they will not let you sit and become licensed at all if you have had a charge within the last 15 years (this legislature was passed last year).

So the best thing to do is check with your Board or Nursing to see what their rules are. Alot of people have arrests in their history that are practicing nursing. I am sorry that happened to you though. Sometimes we do things in the heat of the moment and I cant imagine how you felt learning about your husband. Good Luck though.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Yeah I had a 180$ fine and that was it. I have a copt of the police report...the only thing I did was slap my husband I wouldnt even call it that lol. But I hope this doesnt affect me. I have a misdemeanor on my record.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

You can only receive your answer(s) from your Board of Nursing. They are the only ones who can properly answer your questions.

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