new to the board and a psychology student

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I am new the board and so far I am loving all the information here.

I am working towards my degree in psychology and becoming a pysch nurse is something I am really open to the idea.

I am 29 years old and when I was in my late teens I was a kow it all like most of us teens can be. Bc I was not thinking of long term I got a felony of diving with lic sup just for tickets like head lights and parking. Now when I have to get a job people give me such a hard time and told me i would never be able to get into my field that I have so much passion about. I live in Tampa but have thought about relocating to the north east area like Dc or MD. Can anyone shed some light on is it true that I will not be able to get into my field bc of that.

ty so much.

also looking for a mentor or someone in my field as well.

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Specializes in Psychiatric.

DWLS in Florida is not a felony. If you only have one charge, it is a misdemenor, and that's what your narritive indicates. There are exceptions to this...see this link to this Florida lawyer's web page for additional details.

http://www.ticket-lawyer.com/licensesuspensions.htm

You should not have any problem with the Florida Nursing Board if this is all you have.

DWLS is NOT a crime of moral turpitude. Please look into hiring counsel if you have a serious problem with this issue.

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you are correct but I did it 3 times and the 3rd time made it a felony. Its something I have learned from trust me. My lic is in good standing now. I am thinking of relocating to the DC MD VA area in the next coming months or in the early part of 2009. Florida has just been a nightmere from highschool and on ready for a new area and new life.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I'm sorry but we can't know what the board of nursing will do as each situation is handled differently.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

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 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.

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