marples

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1. Nursing license with criminal record in California AFTER the new law July 2020? Sealed vs. Expunged

   marples replied to Whiterabbit's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Not that I am aware of. To my understanding, employers can only see if you have an active license, a restricted license, or any actions taken against your license, not any part of your criminal record...

2. Georgia board of nursing with a criminal background

   marples replied to Tt_'s topic in Georgia Nursing

   I would suggest you call a lawyer in the state you are thinking to transfer to and ask. Some states are far more lenient than others when it comes to license approval with a criminal record....

3. NYS nursing student, about to graduate with criminal record.

   marples replied to StudentM2021's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Congratulations!! That makes me so beyond happy to hear. I'm really glad you stuck with it and didn't give up. The silver lining to being an addict/alcoholic in recovery is that we have a level of...

4. NYS nursing student, about to graduate with criminal record.

   marples replied to StudentM2021's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I may be able to give direct advise for your situation, as I am not an RN in NY, but I am a nurse in recovery with a criminal record. First off, I am really sorry to hear about your situation. My...

5. Nursing license with criminal record in California AFTER the new law July 2020? Sealed vs. Expunged

   marples replied to Whiterabbit's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I just received an unencumbered RN license in CA about a month ago. I have a lengthy criminal record. About 10 misdemeanors, 2 felonies (both felonies were dropped to misdemeanors after prop 47...

6. LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

   marples replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Whoa not true, please do not spread this false information it could be harmful. I have my FBI fingerprint report from before AND after my expungements and all of the convictions are still on the...

7. Criminal Records can I still be a NURSE

   marples posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am in dire need of some real life experiences/Advice on how to navigate nursing school and the nursing board for those of us with criminal records. I have thick skin so please be blunt and honest....

8. Can I still become a nurse even with a Lengthy Criminal Record

   marples posted a topic in General Students

   I am in dire need of some real life experiences/Advice on how to navigate nursing school and the California nursing board for those of us with criminal records. I have thick skin so please be blunt...

9. Clinical instructor feels I'm not competent?

   marples replied to Holopugs's topic in General Students

   I'm not a nurse as of yet, just a student but i hope you take what I have to say to heart. I really don't think you should be projecting into the future the way that you are. Just because you get...

10. In need of honest feedback

    marples posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Looking for some advice, I have thick skin so be blunt and honest, I promise you won't hurt my feelings…..So in a nut shell I have a crazy past and have since turned my life around. I am also...