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I have been reading all these post for a while and I had promised myself that once my issues got resolved I will put a post for those out there who needs help.

I had criminal background that happened 13 years ago and I just graduated from nursing school. I was trying to resolve it so I don't have to say yes for the criminal record on my application. Well, everyone knows how it is with lawyers and courts. I kept on getting dates far from my graduation date. I was looking forward to taking the test and getting my license and all of a sudden my life was on hold.

I went on the department of health website read the information and braced myself for the worst.

For those of you out there with criminal records have your paper work ready before you graduate. It is not end of the world. I got approval and took the test and passed and now I am registered nurse.

I just wanted everyone to know it is possible. Be truthful and have your paperwork ready so you can apply right away.

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What paperwork?the case file or the expungement?

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Both. They need both. If you have your paper work organized and ready easier it is for you.

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Thank you so much for posting your story! It means a lot to see someone be successful by being honest. I go before the NV board in September so hopefully I'll be another success story:)

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Was your criminal history a felony or misdemeanor? I live in Arkansas and have 4 misdemeanor convictions of writing bad checks...all over a period of 15 years...with the last offense in 2004. They were all just stupid little tiny amounts...that I failed to pick up in a timely manner because I was going through a divorce and didn't any money. I don't have any felonies on my record though. I was able to pay the fines and be done with it, and have sense taken an online college course on managing personal finances. I'm hoping that will be enough to satisfy the nursing board once I graduate. Its a stressful thing to deal with....

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Personally mine was a felony and 2 misdemeanors...possession and paraphernelia (sp) I'm hoping I'll be okay but it is out of my hands. I'll pray for you. I'm sure we'll be fine as long as we've stayed out of trouble and have honestly turned our lives around. Be prepared to have many letters of recommendation on your moral character. Good Luck!

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I can not answer for nursing board in your state. All I can say is be honest, have paper work from all the case ready before graduating, have good recommendation letters and write a letter to BON about how and why it happened and what you have done to fix the problem so it does not happen. I was skeptical until I had license in my hand as well. Work hard and then live rest in God's hand.

I wanted to tell my story so everyone out there trying to better there lives have hope and don't give up.

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Good luck knightsofni.

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By reading your story I don't feel so bad I too have a felony conviction of forgery with some checks that I wrote I hope that it does not hinder me from getting my license my offense is about 5 yrs old but I have completely moved away from the crowd I use to hang with. I'm currently doing all of my pre-reqs in Arkansas I just hope the dumb mistakes I made in the past won't hurt my career for being a nurse. I've turned it all over and put it in GOD's hands and praying that it works out in my favor.

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Hello, I am writing a case study paper for an English class.

Rockon101, can I use your experience in my paper, as an example? Maybe you can give me your first name and last initial with your accreditation. Also, I need to interview someone who serves on a committee. Any help is greatly appreciated. :redbeathe:yeah:

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Just a friendly warning: this forum is for support and I thank the original poster who has had a successful ending. However, sharing too much on the not-so-anonymous internet might not be in your best interests. Providing your name, location, circumstances is not a good idea IMHO.

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Thank you, I am sorry but can not give you my name. Good luck with your case study paper.

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