(ny) Any Rn's With A Criminal Record?

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Hey, I'm looking into nursing as a career but have a criminal record because of a lying public defender. I have a misdemeanor A on my record and wanted to know if that would prevent me from becoming a nurse? I've already wasted a 30k on school which i can't do anything with, so i dont want to waste any more time or money. I need to know if i will be able to pursue my career or not, thanks for your time if you can help me out.

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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 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.

Each BON will make their own assessment depending on what the charge was. They are the best ones to discuss this with

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