I'm a single mother who want's to go back to school and become an LPN.I only have a GED and have a criminal record which includes an assault charge from 5 years ago and a DUI charge from three years ago both charges are misdemeanors. Someone told me that if it had been five years since I was convicted of assault then I could still become a nurse while others have told me that I can't! How can I find out for sure?I live in Lynchburg,va which is a small town and am embarrsed to ask anyone else!Can someone please help me? I really want to find a good job and be able to provide for my child! :uhoh21: