TASC and fingerprinting....

U.S.A. Arizona

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Has anyone completed TASC successfully in az. (drug diversion program in az.) and gone on to get their nursing license?? I guess, my question is, if you've been charged with marijuana possession 10 years ago and completed TASC - meaning you weren't convicted of the felony only charged, should you still report it on the AZBN application?? (Selecting "yes" to question #2 on the application??). Any help would be wonderful.....im thinking of becoming a CNA and don't want to waste my time if it's all for nothing.......

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I would check yes if I were you. You might have to show a copy of court papers that you were not convicted of a felony. Better safe than sorry.

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I would most certainly disclose it. If you do not and it shows on your background check you will stand a greater chance of not being accepted, due to dishonesty

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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?
  • will i be able to go to school if i was charged with a crime, but never convicted?

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

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