never been arrested but...

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I am a perspective nursing student but I was wondering, if you are not arrested for something but pay a fine to clear it up, that is still a conviction right?

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Yes.

And you must disclose it when you apply for nursing school, for licensure, and for employment in a nursing facility.

I went through this many years ago when I was young and foolish---was charged with several misdemeanors and paid a fine. Years later, I have a clean record because they eventually drop off, but I've always disclosed because it's far better to be up-front than it is to try to hide it and THEN try to explain it.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

And...if you need further info, you would be best served to contact your Board of Nursing.

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