? Re my military under honorable and nursing??

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Hi I have a question I hope you all can help me with. I am a LPN with 15 years of experience. I recently decided to try to become a corrections nurse d/t the hours and benefits. I have an interview on Sept 29,2010. My question is this--- Can I be looked down upon when they see my military DD-214? I mean I was let out early for misconduct when I was younger in 1991 after I did 4 months in Saudi Arabia in the first gulf war. I was very young and stupid. I got a general under honorable discharge so I could of have been allowed to return if I obtained a waiver to get me back in. Actually they wanted me to stay but like I said I was young and stupid. I have never had a ding to my name. I have 0 convictions, I never used drugs and I do not drink.

Any ways That is my question. Can my misconduct on the DD214 cause me heartache/concern for this job? Even though it was under honorable conditions and I am a Gulf war vet that served over in country during the conflict??

I would love to know prior to the interview. I really has me worried. Thanks, Theresa R:confused:

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Specializes in OR, OB, EM, Flight, ICU, PACU.......

I would have to know the circumstances of what was the cause of your " misconduct" that lead to a General under Honorable conditions. If there was no conviction for any UCMJ punishable crime, then I don't see a problem in hiring you, unless you are claiming some Veteran's preferance, and there is someone in the running with you that has the same qualifications as you, and an Honorable discharge. Plus, don't know which state you are in. I would ask you not to go into any details on a forum like this that may not be totally secure. Contact a VA Rep before your interview. They can be extremely helpful in these situations. You might also try the State Dept. of Corrections website; they may have some clarification for your situation without compromising who you are and why you're asking.

Just some thoughts from an old, retired MSG.

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My friend was denied consideration for a corrections job in CA based upon his military disciplinary record which consisted of an Art. 15 for failing to salute an officer (which he stated he did not see approaching) and an honorable discharge. I imagine you could have problems, but hopefully you can overcome any in the selection process. Best wishes.

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Specializes in EMT, ER, Homehealth, OR.

Depending on your RE code the federal government does not have to consider you for application. If you have an honorable DC with a RE code or RE-4 it is hard to get hired by the federal government. As a previous poster stated check with the state you live in for their rules.

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... an Art. 15 for failing to salute an officer (which he stated he did not see approaching)...

He must have really gotten under someone's skin for that. :eek: Crazy. Poor guy.

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I think it was a case of one of those brand new officers feeling his power. I am certain he would have been pleased to find out that this BS incident caused a good man to miss out on a good job.

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0 article 15 just misconduct and forferture of some wages with a drop in rank at the time. I am or was able to get back in if I wanted under a waiver. And like I stated they wanted to keep me and asked me to stay because I was a good solgier but had some stressful things happen at the time that caused me to misbehave. I remember the co telling me that he new I was a good solgier and he was the one that suggested I stay in but like I said I was young and dumb. So I do not think it should cause to much grief to me. I hope:(

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My friend was denied consideration for a corrections job in CA based upon his military disciplinary record which consisted of an Art. 15 for failing to salute an officer (which he stated he did not see approaching) and an honorable discharge. I imagine you could have problems, but hopefully you can overcome any in the selection process. Best wishes.

That story sounds awfully fishy, and extremely hard to believe.

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I knew the person who told me that story. He was a responsible individual who was not a screw up. I do not doubt his story. What I could not understand was how such a stupid, minor infraction could prevent him from moving forward in the hiring process.

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I knew the person who told me that story. He was a responsible individual who was not a screw up. I do not doubt his story. What I could not understand was how such a stupid, minor infraction could prevent him from moving forward in the hiring process.

Were you there? I have been in the military for almost 9yrs now, and enlisted missing a salute happens everyday on every base. Article 15s can't be given out by just any officer. An Article 15 has to be given out by a Commanding Officer on special orders serving in that position. There is more to that story than what your friend is telling you.

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There is more to that story than what your friend is telling you.

+1 on what wtbcrna said.

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LOL wow I guess we have a argument here:). I have never seen a lower rank officer able to give a article 15. I mean he or she could prob push it but wow.

I went for the interview today. I think I did ok but they are interviewing for next 4 days and there is only one opening. It was a panel of 3. Many questions. I answered the best I think I could of. I have a lot of experience as a nurse but none in a correctional facility.

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