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I was charged with disorderly conduct and plead nolo contendere 5 years ago and was sentenced with adjudication guilt withheld. I thought that it meant I was not charged guilty thus I did not report to BON. I will now do it as I now better but here is my question should I write BON a letter explaining my circumstances or should I get a lawyer to write my letter. I am scared ..... do you think Ill lose my license???>>>>Also I am in the process of sealing this record, Should I let BON know that ???? as it directly does not apply to them .

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the board can see sealed records. this will only hide your history from public entities

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questions we seem to be encountering more and more often have to do with the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure:

  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a criminal history and if so, can i get a job?
  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a mip, dui, or other related charges?
  • what happens if you are charged or convicted of a crime after licensure?
  • can i go to nursing school and/or be licensed/be employed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • will i be able to go to nursing school and/or attend clinicals with a criminal record?
  • what can happen if i receive a mip/dui/dwi or other charge while still in school?

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.

please contact an attorney, if you think you need one, to advocate for you.

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