Maryland... MBON

D.R.A. · Jan 2, 2012

I suggest contacting the college of nursing and asking them. That's what I did. Good luck!

motivatedlilly · Jan 2, 2012

sorry for the typos in my post. Do you live in Maryland? Did you call Montgomery college and do you have a criminal record? I'm just curious. I can't seem to get in touch with anyone regarding this matter. I just want to know if I will have a hard time getting accepted into a nursing school with this on my background. I did have it expunged 3 years ago. I hate the mbon site because they seem to give you very little information about this. I know in ohio if you have 2 misdemeanors in theft (I only have one) then you are automatically banned to sit for the nclex. Im not sure if its the same in Maryland

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Jan 3, 2012

Contact the BON directly; if you are not comfortable using your name then do it with an anonymous e-mail.

However, keep in mind that the BON may say that they won't give you an answer until you apply and provide all documentation about your convictions. But at least you can find out if the answer is "maybe" instead of "no", because there's still a chance with "maybe."

motivatedlilly · Jan 3, 2012

anyone?

Editorial Team / Admin · Jan 3, 2012

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You will have to directly contact the BON as instructed above. Normally, BON will not address any issue until you come up for licensure.

caroladybelle, BSN, RN · Jan 3, 2012

You have to contact the BON.Virtually all are done on a case by case basis, with different outcomes often for similar issues.There is no way we can give you an answer with any accuracy whatsoever d/t that.

motivatedlilly · Jan 3, 2012

ok, thank you guys so much I will contact the BON directly and give update on what was said.

motivatedlilly · Jan 7, 2012

Update: I am able to take the class! I spoke with the owner of the CNA school today. Although I am excited I still have this crazy feeling. I hate that I have to go through this but it is what it is, right? I hate making excuses for myself and I hate that this has happened to me. Its embarrassing to say the least. I know that I am NOT a thief and I wouldn't steal anything from anyone. I'm not going to let this stop me from pursing a career in nursing, but I will have many back up plans.I wish the best to anyone who know what i feel like. its bitter sweet

Lyn222RN · Jan 10, 2012

I got into MC and for some reason my background did not come up but it did for licensing and jobs. When you apply for your CNA or RN be honest about the charges and describe the information to with reference letters. I had to face the board to get my license and they gave it to me. Believe it was fate or luck because now I am having trouble finding a job. I have a few more charges than you that were 9 years ago. Best of luck.

motivatedlilly · Jan 11, 2012

I got into MC and for some reason my background did not come up but it did for licensing and jobs. When you apply for your CNA or RN be honest about the charges and describe the information to with reference letters. I had to face the board to get my license and they gave it to me. Believe it was fate or luck because now I am having trouble finding a job. I have a few more charges than you that were 9 years ago. Best of luck.

thank you for this info lyn! when you do background checks for employment do they usually fingerprint you? did you meet anyone in the program that had a criminal history?

Lyn222RN · Jan 11, 2012

only for the boards and for a position working with children. The hospital didn't and the records came up. For the school it did not come up and the BON told me that all background checks are different.