Taking and registering for nclex with criminal background. HELP

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Ok here is the deal, I am graduating nursing school. About 11 years ago, I was 19 and got a contributing to minors which was my wife when she was 17. It is a misdemeanor. I have never been in trouble since, and was an isolated incident. And can I get a FBI check myself before I register? Am I going to have a problems registering for the nclex? What do I have to do prior. I got it expunged years ago. I didn't report it to the nursing department cause it asked for felony only. Anyway, I am kinda nervous.

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

You are good to go. My hubby is a nursing student right now with a felony for forgery. He has tried several times to get a pardon, but no success. Our state BON will accept criminal backgrounds, so long as the felony isn't a class A or B. My hubby's is a C.

Blessings, Michelle

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to Nursing with criminal history forum

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 MIP, 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 MIP/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.

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