Published Jul 23, 2009
AdamC
2 Posts
I am currently attending nursing school at USC upstate and have a prior misdemeanor conviction on my record. It is my first offense, and since it was in the state of ohio I did not qualify for the Pre-trial intervention that South Carolina offers. I just want to know if it is possible to obtain a license as an RN since I have this misdemeanor? I plan on getting it expunged but the year waiting limit will be after I am ready to apply for my license.
elkpark
14,633 Posts
Welcome to allnurses!
The SC Board of Nursing can give you the only answer that matters. :)
Situations like yours are handled on a case-by-case basis by the BONs, taking all the relevant information into account, so no one here can answer your question. Your best bet is to contact your BON.
Best wishes --
sirI, MSN, APRN, NP
17 Articles; 45,819 Posts
questions we seem to be encountering more and more often have to do with the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure:
these are questions that the members of allnurses.com cannot answer. the only reliable source of information is your state board of nursing.
if you are currently licensed as a nurse and have been charged with or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor including dui/dwi or any criminal offense, you need to contact the bon in every state you hold a license/wish to be licensed and ask their reporting requirements.
if you are a nursing student or are interested in becoming a nurse you need to contact your bon and/or your school of nursing directly. you need to be completely candid with them as to the nature and disposition of the crimes. each board of nursing makes a determination on a case by case basis and some are willing to issue a declarative statement in advance.
like elkpark said, please check with your bon.