I have a desire to be a nurse, and have started taking pre-reqs. Suddenly, I realized that my haunted past might get in the way. No, I haven't murdered or abused anyone, never even been arrested, but I did have a short stay in a psych hospital as a result of substance abuse. That was 5 years ago, and I have been clean and sober since then. I've been off all prescribed psych drugs for 3 years also. So, in a couple years when I'm ready to apply for a nursing license, will they find out? Should I explain ahead of time? Will they still let me have a license if I do explain? Thanks for any advice!