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Thanks for the answers. I live in California, forgot to mention it.

Hi guys I was wondering when you apply for the nursing program will a background check be done? And if so would an arrest hurt my chances? :/ I made a stupid decision about 2years ago that I terribly regret. A friend and I shoplifted some items and were arrested but our records were clean before that so the judge allowed us to amend for it by paying restitution and doing community service, which I am awfully grateful for. The case was dismissed but the PA told me that the arrest will remain on my record. Will this greatly decrease my chances and hold me back?

Can someone provide me some information about CNA programs? Like how to get in one, how long they usually are, how much they cost, what to expect, etc. Once again thank you all for your time! I really appreciate it! :)

Thanks for all your answers :) I'm thinking about the CNA course but would I be able to complete it in time or would it be of any use? Since I'll have maybe a little less than a year before applying for the nursing program and will be back in school by then if accepted? Won't the CNA course become useless before I have the chance to utilize it?

Hello I'm new to this site as I've stumbled upon it recently and found it to be a great source! Anyway back to my question so I've missed the application deadline for Fall 2012 at my school and only have 2 more classes left to take (counting all my GEs and pre-reqs for nursing) which will be done by this summer or next fall. This leaves me with a year of waiting and no classes to take. I've also already applied for volunteering at local hospitals. Is there something more I can do in the meantime to get me prepared for what's to come? Or maybe increase my chances of being accepted?