2ndChanceNurse

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1. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse replied to 2ndChanceNurse's topic in Criminal

   Hey @HopefulRNurse, I'm not sure how it works in your state but in MA, we have to wait until we complete nursing school before applying for licensure. The BON needs all documentation of an accredited program. It took 5 months for them to process ever...

2. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse replied to 2ndChanceNurse's topic in Criminal

   Single. In the state of MA, it's not offered but I can work in almost any state due to it being from MA.

3. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse replied to 2ndChanceNurse's topic in Criminal

   I'm praying for the best for you.

4. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse replied to 2ndChanceNurse's topic in Criminal

   Also, I had pre-trial interventions as well.

5. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse replied to 2ndChanceNurse's topic in Criminal

   That's a good amount of time without any reoccurrences. So they will see there's no pattern. Even if you get them sealed that's good enough. I think major red flags are crimes against children and elderly. I feel that you're in a good position. I'm i...

6. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse replied to 2ndChanceNurse's topic in Criminal

   Not sure what a PTI is. I wouldn't be able to tell you if you would be accepted or not but you should definitely try especially since you are already in a nursing program. Also, how long ago were they dismissed and are they sealed?

7. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse replied to 2ndChanceNurse's topic in Criminal

   It depends on the charge and the timeline. If it was dismissed and you haven't had issues getting jobs after a background check I would say that's a good sign.

8. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse replied to 2ndChanceNurse's topic in Criminal

   😊Thank you. I hope it does

9. Criminal history and BON

   2ndChanceNurse posted a topic in Criminal

   Hello All, I am writing this message to encourage people who are in a similar predicament as I once was. I finished nursing school in April 23' at the age of 41. I was always nervous due to my past criminal background which consisted of ...