nurse101

Thanks to you both on the info. I have an appointment today with an attorney to see what my options are. It is an out of state warrant, and I was never convicted. Hopefully, I can get this fixed without going 3000 miles and missing classes. It's amazing how old relationships still come back to haunt. It was such a stupid incident. Actually, I should have never been charged. I'm looking forward to my future career and am heartbroken that this could possibly jeopardize it. Thanks to you both for your replies. I will keep you posted on how it goes. One last ?. Do you think I should call the State Board now, or wait two and half years when I graduate and apply to take the NCLEX?

Did you have to settle the issue first? Yes, the warrant is still open in another state. What did you have to do to settle the issue? Thanks for your reply. And yes, nurses are the best. My mom is a nurse as well as my husband's stepmom.

I have been going to school now for two and half years to get in my local nursing program, one of the hardest to get accepted into in the state. I just started a week ago, and have been hearing about the criminal background check. I was wondering to what extent, if any one knows, they check. Is it state to state? Etc. After doing a little checking I realized I have some old baggage to deal with and am scared to go to school for the next two and half years only to be turned down by NCSBON. About 7 years ago, I had a domestic dispute with my ex. Anyway, after fearing for my life, I abandoned the area leaving a warrant for a failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. I was never convicted. Does anyone know if this is relevant? Is this something they would deny my licensing for? Help please, anybody, that knows anything. This news that the warrant is still open has really put a damper on my goal to become a nurse. Thanks to anyone who responds!!