tabblet

I understand that this is a public forum and that people look, i'm not an idiot. The only reason I have gotten any reply's is because I mentioned that some may be nosey and that struck a nerve. Case & point. Thanks for the response.

If you have "no experience in having a criminal background" then why even bother prowling this thread or topic??? Thanks for the honesty "just nosey!"

So how come I have over 1,000 views and no comments other than my post was moved? nosey, or what?

Came across this while I was researching how to handle a similar situation. According to the BRN of CA, nursing schools do a basic background check, and the BRN does an "EXTENSIVE/detailed & more expensive background check. According to the supervisor I spoke with they have this problem A LOT!!.. Time to implement change I'd say.

I'm a recent ADN graduate as of December 2011. I applied to the BRN to sit for NCLEX January 2012. Today is 5.10.12 and I received a call from a supervisor of he BRN (left her a message, she returned my call). The call informed me that I was DENIED to sit for NCLEX. I have yet to receive my denial letter (It should arrive within the next 2 weeks). I was convicted of a crime of "moral turpitude" in 2002 (I was 21); the charge was "defraud; embezzlement for $180. I owned up to my mistake, paid for my mistake, and took/take full responsibility for my crime. This is a crime that was dismissed and expunged (I am aware that it will forever follow me regardless of the expungement). My question is/are this/these...has anyone gone through this process. I am aware I will have to appeal it. I will have to sit before a judge. I will not be able to afford an attorney, I barely have a roof over my head and food in the fridge as is. I have been a licensed phlebotomist since 2008 and up to date. Why would I be allowed to obtain a Phlebotomy license with this conviction? How can I even get in to nursing school with this conviction? and then be denied to sit for NCLEX? I understand the differences between a phlebotomist vs. RN but seriously?? I'm still dealing with pt records and pts. I submitted all of the documents and character letters of recommendations that were asked. I don't know how I can be proactive while I wait for my letter. It's been 5 months since i've graduated and the BRN Rep said that the appeals process can take a minimum of 6 more months. They also said that there will be an attorney to contact on my letter to see if I can "settle" out side of court.. What does that even mean? If anyone has been through this or has tips and or advice as to how to go about the appeals process, how to approach the lawyer listed in the denial letter once received. even words of encouragement would be great. I am beside myself with grief. All the hard work, the sacrifices my husband made for me to get through school, not to mention the strain on every relationship I have while in school, the embarrassment, the humiliation of having to respond to all those who keep asking me "have you taken NCLEX yet?" I don't even know what to say now. My mother-in-law has been an RN for 35+ years and suggests I apply/sit in Missouri (that was our original plan until my car was stolen and bank acct wiped out 2 days after graduation.) Any thoughts on that?

I LOVE Geri care too. They are my FAVORITE population. Their stories.. oh their stories are amazing. I always ask them their secret for a long-lasting marriage! I do NOT think you are crazy-you have a calling! Best of luck to you.

your post on this topic is so helpful. thanks so much for taking the time to post. i am a 3rd semester student just over 1/3 of the way done with my 3rd semester of a 4 semester adn program. i am learning iv's and saw that you are super at iv fluids any pointers on knowing what fluids to use for what? i'm a slow learner--more hands on than anything. thanks so much for your help! tabblet