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Yes, unfortunately it's a misdemeanor, and you do have to let the board of nursing know about it. Just be sure to explain the circumstances....they're not going to deny you a license because of something so minor. In fact, your record should be clear now, since it's been over 7 years now since your conviction (California's pretty decent about that, or at least it used to be.....I had a misdemeanor on my record years ago, and in fact was charged with several of 'em, but they expunged all of it after the 7 years had passed.) It would be good if you check with the court of record first, but ALWAYS be honest about stuff like this......if you're caught lying, it's the worst thing that can happen to you.
I agree, DON'T LIE!!!! My sis in law lied on her school application and when she graduated from LPN she couldn't get her license for like 2 years and then she had to go to court and jump through all kinds of hoops to get her licence. That was about 5 or 6 years ago and now she's up to no good again....was a charge nurse and got fired for taking patient's meds!!!!
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Hi everyone...I am applying to the BRN to take my NCLEX and it is asking about misdemeanors etc....I dont know if I have one....
9 years ago when I was 21...I was cited for open container/drinking in public ( I dont remember which one it was)....
It was on 4th of July and I was on the sidewalk at a house party..considered public I guess...
Anyways...I didnt get arrested or anything...just a ticket...but I had to go to court..I plead guilty and paid a $50 fine...
Does anyone know if this counts as a misdemeanor in Ca.? Has anything like this happened to anyone else?
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