McCrack

I see.... I never intended to not declare the conviction as it will show up in a crb check anyhow, I was more curious as to wether anybody knew of any previous similar incidents through personal experience/colleagues etc. regarding the likelihood of me having a chance in hell of pursuing this career or not. Thanks for the repplies people.... It's very handy to be able to converse with people in the know McCrack

Thankyou, I had the same understanding about nursing being exempt from 'spent' convictions. Hopefully this career pathway may still be a viable one then, I shall have to do a little more checking around to be sure so if anyone has any other ideas feel free to chip in. Take care, McCrack

Hi. I'm a 24 y o who has been considering a change of profession and entering the world of nursing. However I was (foolishly) convicted of drink driving 2 1/2 years ago. Therefore by the time I would become qualified the charge would be effectively 'spent' my understanding is that I would till be obliged to declare it in the nursing profession. Does this mean that nursing is basically a 'no-no' as a career for me? I certainly hope not as I'd love to spend my working life helping other people and would be gutted to miss out on this opportunity due to the folly of my youth. Any experience or advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks McCrack