I want to apply for nursing school but I heard that they do a background check. I have to admit, when I was younger, I've made mistakes in the past but i have learn from them. Like about 5 years ago, I was arrested and I did my community service and it was lowered for a misdemeanor. And a friend of mine has some unpaid private student loans. The question is, can we still get into nursing school? we have worked so hard and we feel like now we are stuck. thank you guys.