hjwong

Before I begin, I'd appreciate it if you kept all personal attacks or judgments to yourself. I know I messed up. I am not here for sympathy or anything of that sort, so please..no bashing. With that out of the way: When i was 15, I was arrested for domestic violence for pushing my grandmother. I am 20 now, my grandmother and I get along real well, and she has been a huge part in me growing up. Since than, I have no further criminal records. My question is: Will this keep me from employment? Does it matter whether or not I committed this crime when I was young? Also, on my application, what should I enter when I describe and explain myself? I have called hospitals everywhere and asked their human resources department, but they wont give me a clear and full answer. Of course, they're required by law to tell me that it will not be the main consideration for my employment, but it will factor in. Unfortunately, that only leaves me with an idea...a "maybe hospitals will hire you, maybe not." It hasn't helped me at all. If someone could tell me, or give me an honest and blunt answer, I would really appreciate it. Im about to dive straight into extensive nursing classes and studies, but if I dont have a chance I dont want to waste my time. Thanks everyone!