Misdemeanor??

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Sep 29, 2003

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.

sjoe · Sep 29, 2003

And if you still have questions about your citation's being a misdemeanor, call your local law enforcement agency or public defender and ask them.

Nrs. LaLa-Land · Sep 30, 2003

Thanks guys...looks like I have some phone calls to make...

CougRN · Sep 30, 2003

Let them know when you apply. It probably won't even matter. Especially since it was so long ago. But be upfront. That is the best thing you can do for yourself.

tmiller027 · Sep 30, 2003

You can also go to your police department and have them run a criminal history for you. That will tell you what all is on your record and whether it was a misdemeanor.

Tim

a_clay · Oct 11, 2003

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!!!!

Nrs. LaLa-Land · Oct 11, 2003

I just sent in my application. I just wrote them a letter letting them know about it. I told them that I wasn't sure if it was a misdemeanor but I thought they should know....Hopefully it wont be a big deal. But I took all of your advice and was honest. Thank you everyone!!

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Oct 11, 2003

You go, Charger gal!!

Really, you'll be OK......it's kind of silly when something so minor comes back to bite us on the butt later in life when we've grown some smarts, but believe me, the great state of California is NOT going to deny you a nursing license.

Let us know when you get it!!