Question about Concealed Weapons Carry

OK, there probably haven't been many questions on this topic before, but I do have a legitimate concern.

I'm currently in school for my pre-reqs to become a nurse, and I am looking into getting my concealed weapons permit. Do you think there is any reason to believe that having this permit will affect my ability to get into nursing school, or to become a licensed RN once I'm done?

I respect all personal views about having a concealed carry permit, but I would appreciate if responses could be geared only towards how this may affect one's career as a nurse.

Thanks so much!

Sam

I live and FL and have a concealed permit. Many of my buddies (RNs, CRNAs, FNPs) carry and as far as I know it has never been an issue for any of us. I highly doubt it will be an issue for you. I really do not even think schools have access to this kind of information unless you willingly disclose it. Even if they did know, it is not as if you are breaking any laws. Good luck with the nursing gig. Out of curiosity, what do you carry?

A nursing school buddy and I got concealed weapons permits during school and its not a thing that has anything to do with nursing. When my hospital ran a background check on me to hire me as a RN nothing came up and nobody ever asked. Im guessing its none of their business. What is their bizness is carrying the weapon onto their property. That is a big nono and during orientation at my hospital they explicitly told us to NOT carry any weapons onto hospital premisis. I dont even think its allowed in your car in their parking lot, at least not according to them. The law about that im not sure about but do remember it was in play a while back.

BTW, I carry the G23 and love it and shooting in general.

yeah it shouldnt be an issue whatsoever. I know many nurses with them. Just dont bring it to work

Thanks for the great info! I definitely don't plan on carrying anything onto hospital or school grounds.

The only thing I carry right now is a folding pocketknife hehe. Not to say I worry about that, but I know that the Florida knife law is rather ambiguous for lack of a defined acceptable blade length. With the CCW I wouldn't have a thing to worry about...

I have a rifle and a shotgun, and if 2010 is a great year for earnings, I'd like to get myself an H&K P2000. If it's an OK year, most likely a CZ 2075, although several of my friends keep trying to drag me to the Glock Side of the Force, and it remains to be seen if I'll let them :) If it's a bad year, I'll have to wait--no HiPoints for me!

This is not related to nursing school but college in general and carrying a concealed. My son goes to a FL state school, works at Disney and carries a concealed. He doesn't carry it to school nor does he carry it to work. Any other time it's strapped to him. He has never had a problem with either school or work and work has done a background check on him. BTW - He had it on him when in a car accident 18 months ago. It was not a problem then either because he had the proper paperwork with him.

I'd like to get myself an H&K P2000. If it's an OK year, most likely a CZ 2075, although several of my friends keep trying to drag me to the Glock Side of the Force, and it remains to be seen if I'll let them :) If it's a bad year, I'll have to wait--no HiPoints for me!

H&Ks are nice man, but Glocks are dependable. You just can't go wrong with a Glock.

ive been leaning towards the Glock too. S&W is the other one ive been looking at

Hey,

Good question. I got my CHL as soon as I turned 21 and it did not affect my ability to get into nursing school or get a job. As others mentioned, I don't think they find out about it for one thing. I also know tons nurses who carry and have no problem. The only thing is, you can't take it into the hospital with you.

Hope that helps and good luck!

As long as you continue to respect gun laws, which you are doing by getting a concealed carry permit, and stay out of legal trouble (with the firearm and without :) ) you will be just fine. I got my concealed carry permit after I was a nurse for 6 years and have moved several times and have never had a problem with having a licensing request refused. Nursing boards and employers all do extensive background checks on any licensing or employement candidates. I say go for the permit. Which btw I got to avoid problems transporting firearms to my marksmanship competitions.

Good luck to you and straight shooting!

You will find more problems with anti-male bias. They can see you are male. They should never know you carry, some don't understand freedom. Don't carry at the hosp. EVER. It will cost you your job. Many states have preemptive laws that allow you to have a weapon in your vehicle. I don't because thieves frequent our parking lot. We loose a car a month from the lot. I don't want to supply the bad guys. God Bless, study hard and you will do well.

I would caution you about who you inform (even friends / classmates) about your permit. Remember most professor have a liberal leaning. As such, most oppose your ability to carry a weapon to defend yourself. Some professor have a difficult time separating their personal beliefs from their professional responsibilities.

By not 'broadcasting' the use of your 2nd amendment right, you will not open yourself up to a possible negative reaction by somebody who WILL have power over you (a professor).

I have a permit, and think that if a gunman came to our facility, our unarmed "security" guards would be useless. An armed Rn or tech, on the other hand, could be useful. Just my humble opinion. Another example of the law abiding obeying a law, or mandate in this case, which can and does and has backfired many times, resulting is a lot of innocent people being slaughtered. I imagine the recent incident in Texas on the military base could have been ended quickly had the soldiers present been allowed to carry their weapons and when the gunman entered, they could have immediately gone into their battle mode and taken him out quickly. Far fewer bodies as a result. And no I don't carry to work...but in the parking garage, there have been many times when I have wished my Lady S & W was in the car.