My story.

[HumptyDumpty]

As many of you, throughout the process of applying nursing school, completing it, finding a job, and getting my license I was constantly worried about how my background would affect my goals. I have a class A and class C misdemeanor (Not violence or drug related) on my record from 7 years ago when I was young and barely an adult. To make a long story short, I completed my BSN, landed a job, and now have my license with no problems other than a bunch of stress Just be honest, don't lie, and do the best you can do. I honestly believe most people can look past something on your record through honest explanation and elapsed time.

[thrbeingcool]

thank you for sharing your story! if you don't mind sharing more.. how did you get into nursing school with a record? i am just wondering if the school is willing to look past something that happened a long time ago, isn't it still up to all of the clinical sites you will have clinicals at? i am less worried about eventually getting a license, but more worried about being allowed to attend clinicals and eventually finding a place to hire me. i also have something on my record from when i was a juvenile, and haven't been in trouble since.

[HumptyDumpty]

Luckily, during the application process to school, they only asked for felonies, which I do not have. Now, a background check was required for clinicals. So, the misdemeanor came up. I basically had to go to a manager at the clinical site and explain it before starting the clinical. I had absolutely no problem. The manager could have really cared less. As long as it is not something super major, I really do believe most people can look past stupid mistakes from the past.