lpn license florida sealed criminal record

[rick.s.lpn]

Hi , i have 3 wks. of lpn school left and am preparing to apply for my Florida lpn license. I had a misdmeanor on my record from 1979 . I had the record sealed in 2006. Do I have to tell the Florida state board of nursing about this offence that "to my knowledge " , is no longer on my record ? If anybody know anything about this I would appreciate feedback ! Thanks !

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

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?

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 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.

this is what it states on the florida bon website

regarding prior criminal history and disciplinary actions

the florida board of nursing receives numerous questions from applicants regarding prior criminal offenses. the following are the most frequently asked questions to assist applicants:

q: what crimes or license discipline must be reported on the application?

a: except for minor traffic violations not related to the use of drugs or alcohol, all convictions, guilty pleas and nolo contendere pleas must be reported, even if adjudication is withheld,. this includes misdemeanors, felonies, "driving while intoxicated (dwi)" and "driving under the influence "(dui)." crimes must be reported even if they are a suspended imposition of sentence. all prior or current disciplinary action against another professional license must be reported, whether it occurred in florida or in another state or territory.

http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/nur_faq.html#examination

the bon will make their own decision on what information you supply to them and i would say better to be honest and open about everything so that it doesn't come back later and kick you up the backside