Past steroid use a problem?

wonderingsomething · Mar 27, 2009

I know this may be an unconventional question, but i'm sure i am not the only one that once used drugs in their past and want to know if what i did in my past would affect my goal of being an R.N. ?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Mar 27, 2009

This is something that can not be predicted as each case is dealt with by the state individually

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?

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 if my record has been sealed or expunged?

Will I be able to go to nursing school 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.

wonderingsomething · Mar 27, 2009

Understood.

But there was no crime.

This was something that was done a long time ago, without law enforcement activity.

I mean, how many pre-nursing students have once in their life done drugs?

REALLY THIS IS MY QUESTION: Would by telling an individuals MD that in their past they used a drug; could this information be made public so the potential nurse couldn't go to school and get a license?

Editorial Team / Admin · Mar 27, 2009

Highly doubtful that being honest with your healthcare provider in a situation as you've described, "in my past I used steroids (once)", that this would be an issue for your future.

Good luck with your career goals as a nurse.

Atheos · Mar 27, 2009

I'm not speaking to the 'future' aspect of this all.

But, if you tell your doctor no one else is going to know...