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hi all,

this question has probably been asked and i did read the stickies but couldn't find enough info.

My question is this: I have a misdemeanor drug offense for having a small bit of marijuana at the Ohio airport. I had a court date and pled guilty and paid a fine. I called the BON and a woman said it should be fine but I didn't get anything in writing.

as far as the law, i have never been convicted of anything else, I do however, have history of drug rehab.

does anyone have any advice? am i going to be denied because of this? i am almost done with a year and half of prereq's. it would be awful if I didn't get in because of this...

thanks for anyone who replies.

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Moved to the Nursing and criminal history forum

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.

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