Monica115

Thanks for the information! And most importantly taking time out to reply. I will definitely look into my legal aid office and as well as seeking an expungement attorney! I was 24 at the time this all happened, I am now 27 years old. I'm guessing by the time I'm done with school, at the latest I will be 31. That would make my conviction date 7 years old. It's a plus that you are from the city and you work with nurses who experienced a similar situation like mines. Were the nurses you worked with licensed in New York State? Also was your family member licensed here as well? If so this gives me some hope.

Good evening everyone. I'm very concerned whether or not will I be able to become licensed as a Patient Care Tech in NYC due to me having a misdemeanor on my record. This was my first offense and this coming September, the conviction will be three years old. My conviction involves a weapon (knife) and it was a domestic violence situation. I have not been in trouble since this incident has happened. I have made some major changes in my life since this mistake has taken place and I don't intend on getting into anymore trouble. I'm also concerned about my conviction preventing me from completing nursing school (Clinicals), becoming a licensed nurse and future employment as a nurse in New York City. New York City does not offer expungement of criminal records at this time, so this will not be an option for me. I also contacted the state board of nursing and was told that they do not have a direct answer for me, and that I would have to submit an application, which they will evaluate on a case by case basis. If anyone has any information or experience, especially for New York City, please share. Words of encouragement are greatly appreciated too!!!

I can relate to this story in so many ways. I'm 26 and still taking my prerequisite courses because of my time in the military and having been deployed and on state active duty due to 9/11. Give or take, if I stick to a really good schedule, then I will have my degree by the time I'm 30, or hopefully 29 lol. You will definitely do well, just keep up the motivation. It all depends on how bad you want it. And girl, I WANT THIS SO BAD, that it hurts sometimes that I haven't received it yet. But we all will. Just one day at a time.