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  1. New grad, no job, what should I do?

    carrie_c replied to carrie_c's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks. I guess maybe I felt like it came across that I think I am too good to wait tables, but that's not what I meant at all. I just never thought I'd have such a hard time. Everyone talks about a...

  2. What should i do? Should i stay or should i look for something else?

    carrie_c replied to JMorel's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would accept the job. I am a new grad having a very hard time finding a job. I would take anything at this point. You can always do something else

  3. Criminal background concerns in TN

    carrie_c replied to umartin's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thank

  4. Criminal background concerns in TN

    carrie_c replied to umartin's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    xiaobear, if your charges were dismissed, then I don't think you have anything to worry about. On the TN BON application, it only asks about convictions. So I don't think they will hold it against...

  5. difference between charges and convictions?

    carrie_c replied to esokitty's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It depends on what state you are in. Georgia requires you to disclose everything, even if dismissed or expunged. You should find out the requirements of the state you are applying

  6. Criminal background concerns in TN

    carrie_c replied to umartin's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Oh yea, I forgot to mention, TN will not do a declaratory order. They will not tell you in advance if you can be licensed. You just have to apply, take NCLEX, and hope for the

  7. Criminal background concerns in TN

    carrie_c replied to umartin's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    As far as nursing school goes, I think they only go back so far. I am in TN and went to Cleveland State. I also have 2 convictions similar to yours that are over 7 years old. I had no problem getting...

  8. I have a criminal record, can I still get into nursing school

    carrie_c replied to jennijful's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know what state you are in, but I am in TN and I also had a charge for a bad check from about 7 years ago. I also had a shoplifting conviction. I was worried about getting my RN license, but...

  9. dealing with workers who hate you

    carrie_c replied to sprintin08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Go get your RN then become her boss. :) She's probably just

  10. Chattanooga State Online A & P I ?

    carrie_c replied to ChattNurseHopeful's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I just graduated from Cleveland State's nursing program. I'm going to go for my Bachelor's, probably do it all online through UTC. I like online classes much better. I didn't think A and P was too...

  11. Chattanooga State Online A & P I ?

    carrie_c replied to ChattNurseHopeful's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I took mine through Cleveland state, but I believe they are all the same because they all go through Regents

  12. Chattanooga State Online A & P I ?

    carrie_c replied to ChattNurseHopeful's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I took all my prereqs online, A and P, micro, psyc, everything, and I loved it. It's so much better than having to go to class. But it's very time consuming and you have to be able to manage your...

  13. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    carrie_c replied to Happynow2011's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    From my understanding, she hasn't been convicted yet. I don't know all the details, but it could be dismissed. Even if it's not, she could still get her license. I have 2 convictions, and I was just...

  14. Will I ever become a nurse ??

    carrie_c replied to Happynow2011's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Wow everyone here has been really critical. I say go for it, you won't know unless you

  15. Nurses With Criminal Records

    carrie_c replied to babygirl_15_95838's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Expungement laws vary by state. I am in TN, and the only way to get anything expunged here is if it was dismissed. It's impossible to get guilty convictions expunged. I read so many posts here just...

  16. Success story from TN

    carrie_c replied to carrie_c's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Both my convictions were misdemeanors. The first one was for shoplifting and the second one was for writing a bad check. Both were over 7 years ago. I was honest with the BON about the convictions....

  17. Success story from TN

    carrie_c posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I graduated nursing school in May. I have 2 convictions from over 7 years ago. I took my NCLEX today. I had 75 questions and got the good popup from the Pearson trick. I think I might have passed, but...

  18. Success story from TN

    carrie_c replied to carrie_c's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I received my license today! Thank

  19. Success story from TN

    carrie_c replied to carrie_c's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I just wanted to let everyone know that I have 2 convictions from over 7 years ago. I took my NCLEX last week and passed. I wasn't sure if I would be able to get my RN license or not, but I received...

  20. Disciplinary action reports from BONs:

    carrie_c replied to Karl Farmer's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The TN BON lists it all on their website. I too am amazed at how many nurses are in trouble. I also noticed that they are pulling licenses left and right for defaulting on student loans. Now they are...

  21. Defaulted student loans

    carrie_c replied to zzirvingj's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know if you will be able to get a license, but I know in my state, they have become very strict on people who default. Everyday I have read about nurses getting their licenses revoked for...

  22. Should I even pursue NS? Are there any options?

    carrie_c replied to 2BRN123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    It depends on what state you are in. You can call the BON in your state and ask for advice. If you can get someone on the phone that

  23. New Indiana Expungement Law July 01, 2011

    carrie_c replied to Tiger747's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That's really great. I wish Tennessee would pass a law like

  24. Success story from TN

    carrie_c replied to carrie_c's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks. No, the BON here lets everyone take the NCLEX, then they decide if they are going to issue the license. Crazy, I know. I called them a few months ago and ask if my convictions would keep me...

  25. NCLEX today...walked out in tears!

    carrie_c replied to PackersFan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my test today too. I got the good popup as well, but I won't believe it til I have my actual license! That test was