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  1. Getting Anxious

    carrie_c replied to acs1978's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    The TN BON isn't much different. They have a list on their website of crimes that will prevent you from getting a license but then at the end it has a paragraph that says any crime could prevent...

  2. 12 year old misdemeanor

    carrie_c replied to jbraze01's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You can contact them, however they may not give you a straight answer. I tried calling my state BON many times and just got transfered to a voice mail and no one would ever call me back. I finally got...

  3. Getting Anxious

    carrie_c replied to acs1978's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am in a similar situation as you. I have 2 convictions from over 7 years ago. I am also about to graduate. I'm not worried about the NCLEX either, I know I can pass it, if I am given a chance to...

  4. Any success stories in Tennessee?

    carrie_c posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have 2 convictions that are over 7 years old. I am about to graduate nursing school in May and I am scared to death that the BON is going to deny me. Has anyone had any success getting an RN license...

  5. Any success stories in Tennessee?

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

    My school does not know about my convictions and I am dreading turning in all the paperwork form the court to them. I was hoping I could just mail everything to the BON, but we have to turn in...

  6. Any success stories in Tennessee?

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

    Thanks! There is a list on the TN BON site, and my charges aren't listed so I guess that's good. But it does say that any charge could mean denial of license even if the charge isn't listed. If they...

  7. Georgia Policy For Convicted Felons

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

    I am in tennesse and I have looked into Georgia, but I am not sure of the specific rules. I do know that Georgia is very strict, they look at everything, not just convictions, but even arrests. The...

  8. Letter to BON

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

    Thanks so much! I have 2 convictions from over 7 years ago, one for shoplifting and one for a bad check. They are both very long stories, but they both come down to making 2 stupid mistakes. I was...

  9. Letter to BON

    carrie_c posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    For those of you who had to write a letter to the BON for your license, did you type it or hand write it? I was thinking hand writing it would be more personal, but I don't know if they prefer it to...

  10. Any success stories in Tennessee?

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

    Thank you so much for the reply! I am graduating in May, and I am so worried. I finally talked to someone at the BON and she said it shouldn't be a problem, but I really didn't want to hear shouldn't....

  11. Nurses with criminal background

    carrie_c replied to txgirl11's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That's great! It's so nice to hear a success story! I live in TN, I hope I am able to get my license. TN is so hard on people with convictions, it is nearly impossible to get an

  12. Shoplifting and passing bad checks in TN

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

    Thanks for the link. I finally spoke with someone at the board of nursing and she said my convictions shouldn't keep me from getting my RN. But 'shouldn't' wasn't really what I was wanting to hear....

  13. Shoplifting and passing bad checks in TN

    carrie_c posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am about to enter my last semester of nursing school. I have 2 past convictions of shoplifting and passing bad checks. These convictions were over 7 years ago. I have changed my life and I am no...

  14. being a medical assistant with a criminal record

    carrie_c replied to wetlee1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I don't know what state you are in, but I am in Tennessee. I worked for years as a medical assistant and I have 2 convictions. I never had any problems finding jobs. I didn't have any problems taking...

  15. Shoplifting and passing bad checks in TN

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

    Anyone have any

  16. Waiting for BVNPT to make a decision

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

    Mine can't be expundged. I live in TN. TN is very hard on people who have commited crimes. It is nearly impossible to get an expundgement. I have tried with 2

  17. Waiting for BVNPT to make a decision

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

    May I ask what state you are in? I am in a similar