sarverarnp

I feel your pain. I have an extensive juvenile record (3 misdemenors for disturbing a school function when I was thirteen, 2 batteries on a school peer when I was fourteen and 2 grand theft autos when I was fifteen years old). I was sentenced to 6 months in a juvenile residential facility and since that time my life has completely change. During my detainment I was pregnant. I had my child while incarcerated. I was released a couple months later at the age of sixteen. From that point on, my life did a 360 degree turn. I was awarded my GED. I enrolled into Keiser University where I earned an AS degree in Medical Assisting. I then pursued my AA in Nursing so that I could go for my BSN in nursing. Well, after three years of education and completing all of my prerequisites, I applied to the nursing program of 400+ applicants. I was one of the 70 students accepted. I am now 21 years old. I have two beautiful boys and a wonderful husband. I bought my first home at the age of 19. I've been working as a MA for almost 4 years. I triage 60+ patients a day at the busy Internal Medicine office I work for. I'm around PAs, NPs and MDs all day. All who can support my case with character letters. I have access to personal information, I am around controlled medications etc. As an accepted student I was required to submit my fingerprints. The school conducts a FBI background check. So, my juvenile records came up which explains the dilemma I am in now too. I don't know what to do. It does not matter if I get these records expunged because it will always appear during a FBI background check. I feel like such a failure for myself, for my children and my family as a whole who supported me though all the longs nights of studying. I was under the assumption that I did the crimes, I paid the price, I was rehabilitated and I just assumed that it was okay to move on with my life. I've wanted to be a NP ever since I did a class project at the age of 8. I was stupid, completely stupid, I made mistakes as a juvenile and I'm in disbelief that the mistakes I made as a minor will hinder me from obtaining any kind of licensure whether it's a RN, NP or even Loan Originator license. Even if it's 50 years from now I will never be allowed to work in a career with these requirements. I cannot blame anyone but myself for the mistakes I've made. I can say that the mind frame I had then and the mindset I have now reflect two different people. How can I ever make something of myself if I'm never allowed the chance? The purpose of the juvenile system is to rehabilitate, I'm rehabilitated, now what? All I've been doing is praying and sending out emails. The FL Board of Nursing states that they review on a case by case basis. But that means nothing because the schools create the admission policies.

I got my acceptance letter today! God is so good! I'm so happy :)

I'm freaking out as well! I took my NLN on the 1st. I scored a 136 and combined with my ap 1 with lab and micro with lab I have a total of 162 points. I pray that I get my acceptance email soon. I can say that I'm happy I got all my prereqs done so now my summers will be free and I can work. I'll keep you guys posted :) Good luck everyone!

Hey you guys! I was going to apply last semester but decided not to rush it. So, i finished all of my prerequisites and it looks like they're only letting four classes (Ap 1 lecture and lab and micro lecture and lab) count towards our total score. I plan on taking my NLN in the third week of march to make sure that I soak in all of the physics. Applications were opened today! I wish all of you luck! I'll let you know how I do :)

Goodluck Christlee15. Same boat. I'm super nervous. I can't wait to get these butterflies out of my throat. Let us know how you do!

thank you so much jessica. i plan on taking the nln end of august and i plan to study my tail off prior to. i read in previous forums on allnurses how some students got in with fairly low scores. i hope i get accepted. nerve rattling.

Its never too early! I'm so excited as well. I don't have all my pre req done but I'm taking the NLN next month to know what to expect and applying for Spring 2013 anyways. Worst thing they can say is no right? I'm nervouse about the NLN. Have you taken the NLN yet?