Nursing jobs with a record?!

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Hey yall! 
just looking for some hope, some insight. I have a non violent felony on my record, non healthcare, non drug, non patient or violent related. I have about 5 years of experience as well, which place can I apply too that will even consider me?! Once my license is fully active with no restrictions.. and also what places would consider a nurse when on probation? I know this sucks. But damn. Need some guidance.. anyone? 
 

looking to apply for licensure in other states too eventually... any states out there that are more forgiving? 

Specializes in RN Integrative Health Sciences.

Hi, I don't have a record, but I have a major time lapse since I last practiced and that's just about as dam*ing in the career hunt. I'm currently near the NC/VA line and there are some small fry home health companies in North Carolina that encourage people with a record to apply. Recently saw one on Glassdoor. I studied criminal justice alongside my late husband for awhile and it struck me how much our system ruins people's lives. I didn't agree with everything labeled a felony when the stats show that gravity of charge can lead to a loss of options and inability to come back to society and do well. While I don't know your charge or the gravity of it, I hope one mistake doesn't define your life and that in any position you hold as a nurse in the future, you rise to the trust placed in our profession. 

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