Xtrememedic

Hello everyone. Have a question for some direction. I am 1 class from applying for the Nursing Program. But in my past I have had some issues. I was convicted of a Felony for Bad check in 1989 when I was in the Army and then a misdemeanor for receiving stolen properly in 1993. Done all probation paid all fee. I have been a California Licensed Paramedic for the last 15 years. I have never had as much as a parking ticket since my last issue in 1993. I want to know if I can apply for a background clearance from the California BRN prior to starting school so that I may not waste my time. I spoke with the California EMS dept and they are 2 totally different entities so I need to be cleared by the BRN. Any help would be helpful. Also I don't need your criticism or your counsel in regards to my past. I am very aware of the bad choices I made. Thank You