Texas Background check???

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Hey this is my first post... I just honorably discharged from 4 yr's in the Marine Corps and I am working through my pre-reqs. My question is about a criminal background check concerning some stupid stuff i did in high school. Im 25 now and i have a misdeamenor pos marijuana and a dui that was at least 7 years ago... 2001 was the latest blimish on my record....will this affect my future goal of earning a BSN and a career as a nurse?

thx for any help!

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were you 18?

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Specializes in CVICU, CPCU, Cath Lab/IR.

I think that you have to direct your question to the BON for your state. You can give them a call and they can atleast let you know if you should even be considering a health care career. You can always pay to have your records sealed or expunged.

Good luck

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I am an advocate for TPAPN. You will have to report your criminal record to the board, but that will not keep you from becoming a nurse. The BON may require you to participate in the TPAPN program, which is a 2 year commitment of meetings and daily phone calls to see if you have to drug test that particular day. I personally think it's unfortunate that a nurse has to do this if their DWI was years ago. I had gone to treatment and had been clean for months when I had to do TPAPN. TPAPN required me do another outpatient treatment as well. They do not give you a chance to tell your story or explain anything. You do it or you are turned over to the board for action.

If you would like to send me an e-mail I will be more than happy to help you in any way I can.

Good Luck!

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