Please Help!!I have a expunged record and the now need FBI fingerprinting.

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:uhoh3:I graduate in dec. as a LPN. I had a misdameanor expunged from my record. I was ok for the criminal background check, but some people say that my record will show up even though it is expunged. I have no idea if it will and if so, what happens? Can i still graduate? Nursing means everything to me and i do not want it to eefect me because of something stupid i did when I was 18 yrs old. Any input will help. Thank you.

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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?
  • what if i have a “deferred adjudication”? will i have to declare this as a conviction?
  • 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 currently licensed as a nurse and have been charged with or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor including dui/dwi or any criminal offense, you need to contact the bon in every state you hold a license/wish to be licensed and ask their reporting requirements.

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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read the information on the application for licensure. if it asks about criminal history then you need to answer it honestly.

many states are similar to alabama bon:

what type of documentation do i need to submit in support of my application if i have a prior criminal record or license discipline?

answer: you should submit:

  • certified official court document(s) relative to your criminal record, showing the date(s) and circumstance(s) surrounding your arrest(s)/conviction(s), sections of the law violated, and disposition of the case. this would normally consist of the charging document (complaint or indictment), and the case action summary or other documents showing the final disposition of your case. if placed on probation, you should also include the order of probation and official documentation of completion of the probationary period. the court clerk must certify these court documents.

  • certified copy of the documents relative to any disciplinary action taken against any license by another state board of nursing. the documents must come from the agency that took the disciplinary action and must be certified by that agency. if previously disciplined by the alabama board of nursing, you should state the action taken against you.

  • a detailed description of the circumstances surrounding your criminal record or disciplinary action and a thorough description of the rehabilitative changes in your lifestyle since the time of the offense or disciplinary action which would enable you to avoid future occurrences. it would be helpful to include factors in your lifestyle which you feel may have contributed to your crime or disciplinary action, what you have learned about yourself since that time, and the changes you have made that support your rehabilitation.

note: the burden of proof lies with the applicant to demonstrate evidence of rehabilitation.

examples of rehabilitation evidence include, but are not limited to:

  • if applicable to your crime or discipline, documented evidence of professional treatment and counseling you may have completed. please provide admission and discharge summaries if treatment received.

  • letters of reference, on official letterhead, from: employers, nursing program administrators, nursing instructors, health professionals, professional counselors, support group sponsors, parole or probation officers, or other individuals in positions of authority who are knowledgeable about your rehabilitation efforts.

  • proof of community work, education, and/or self-improvement efforts.

  • court-issued certificate of rehabilitation or evidence of expungement, proof of compliance with criminal probation or parole, and orders of the court.

start now to pull your documentation together. links to all bon found bottom evey page, middle section: boards of nursing

see https://allnurses.com/nursing-licensure-criminal/faq-nursing-licensure-163600.html#post3213943 for more info.

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