Scared I won't be granted a license

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This is my first post here so bare with me..

I just graduated from a LPN program and passed my boards but I just received a letter from the BON that there is an arrest om my record for drug possession that happened 12 years ago when I was in the military. I actually didn't even know it was on my official record because I never went in front of a judge, I was just given a general discharge and dismissed from the army. Anyway, I just received my records from them and I am currently writing my narrative letters explaining why I checked no and details surrounding the event. I guess my question is, Is this an offense that could possibly deny me a license? Any feedback or similar experiences would be great because I'm scared to death that I wont be granted a license because of this. I have never been arrested before other than this one time....:uhoh21:

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questions we seem to be encountering more and more often have to do with the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure:

  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a criminal history?
  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a dui or other related charges?
  • what happens if you are charged or convicted of a crime after licensure?
  • can i go to nursing school and/or be licensed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • will i be able to go to nursing school with a criminal record?
  • what can happen if i receive a dui/dwi or other charge while still in school?

these are questions that the members of allnurses.com cannot answer. the only reliable source of information is your state board of nursing.

please refer to this thread for other information:

nursing licensure with a criminal history

good luck.

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