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Hey Megan1977 I would just be honest about the situation to potential employers because the probation will show up attached to your license. I applied to several jobs and had interviews one of the questions they asked was why I had disciplinary action on my license I was honest about my past mistakes, and eventually was hired. I'm not familiar with RN volunteers who're on probation but best of luck.

Depends on a few a factors. It takes about 2 days or so for them to cash the money order and register you in the system so you can check your application status. But the whole timeline is really up in the air as far as how long they take. They do tend to take a while. I think you can check their website to see what applications they are currently processing (i.e. applications from May). Hope this helps.

Yes, it's in Sacramento.

It's a letter of explanation so just explain what happened and why you got arrested.

For states like CA even if someones records are expunged or old the BON or other entities will request fingerprints from the DOJ who gets their information from the FBI database. The FBI then sends a cumulative "rap sheet" from any states or federal agencies. All this information can be found on the oag(office of the attorney general) website. I don't agree with you assuming because the poster called their arrest record a "rap sheet" that they're a career criminal. If you do a simple search on the oag website they refer to arrest records as rap sheet. "If the applicant's fingerprints match fingerprints in the national criminal history database, the FBI sends the DOJ a cumulative RAP sheet that contains criminal history information from any states or federal agencies that have reported the information to the FBI." I copy and pasted this from the website.

I think there's an old post about it somewhere on here. I can't remember exactly but do a quick search, it should come up.

I wanted to let fellow nurses know that it is possible to get a letter of public reprimand with prior convictions from the CA BRN. My story is a little different from the recent posts I've seen so I'll provide a brief summary. I have a few convictions from over 10 years ago, which were prior to me obtaining my nursing license. One factor that I think helped me was that I am an experienced nurse (years of experience prior to obtaining a CA license). I fully disclosed the convictions, provided everything the board asked of me, and although it was a long process I finally got a license without probation just a public reprimand. Don't lose hope, keep trying and provide what they ask of you and most importantly be honest about your situations. Feel free to PM or ask questions if needed.

I did edit my letter however I was still denied. I haven't received the stipulations letter from the AG as of yet. There was a post I was following a while back and the poster would send a copy of his letter to anyone who asked but he hasn't been on in a while. When I get the terms I will then decide if I want to appeal or just have the stipulations. AG is really slow. If you happen to get someone at the board they can look in your file and tell you who has your file at AG and provide you a phone number so you can check on the status. CA is ridiculous, I have applied to other states in the meantime and have received unrestricted licenses. If you have any other questions feel free to PM me.

I haven't been in this situation before but I would suggest for you to do a fbi background check on yourself to see if it shows up.

There was a previous thread where the answer to your question was answered. I believe it was at least 4 months if not longer. If I happen to stumble upon the thread I will post the link. But maybe you can search through the past few threads as well.

Thank you so much for the information. I guess I should start saving my money this process is expense.Please keep me updated on your status. Fingers crossed for you.

@leslieca the statement of issues is from the AG? Also how did you find an attorney? Are they charging a lot? I am in the process of writing my appeal letter and what to be prepared for what comes after.

I agree with everything @RN_Man, BSN, RN said. I've been reading through a lot of CA forums and CA is very tough on anyone with criminal history. I can say that other states are not as strict. I've gotten licensed by two other states where all I had to do was provide a letter of explanation and was granted a license. Initially after I passed my boards they didn't grant me a license until they reviewed my letter which took them about 3 months. I live on the east coast btw. So don't give up hope. As far as employers I would say look outside your local area. My first job I had to drive 30 miles with toll. But I got some good experience and from there other opportunities opened up. Stay positive and don't lose hope.

Yes I plan on rewriting my letter of explanation. I've been a nurse for about 7 years now. And never had a problem with the letter of explanation that I give. CA is just an obstacle course right now, smh. Thanks for the advice I will rewrite my letter and include the things you've suggested. Never thought about looking into an attorney but it just might be worth it. I will check into that. Thanks for the advice and information.

Hi Ned, Yes the probationary period comes up with a license check and from what I've heard it stays online for up to 10 years. I've been licensed in two other states will full disclosure of convictions and have been given licenses with no stipulation. CA is just really tough on individuals with a record. I will contact the agencies I have been in touch with and find out how traveling with a stipulation works. When I say denied I mean the CA BON denied my application and stated I can appeal. By appealing I have two options agreeing to a stipulation or waiting again one year to have my application looked at again. So what I've read is that they usually deny most anyone with a conviction and some prefer to work outside of CA due to the many restrictions that come with agreeing to a stipulation. So basically they will eventually give me a license as long as I agree to their terms of "their probation." Their probation also discloses all court documents online as an attachment to the actual license from what I've read.