Undesignated Felony 6 while in nursing school PLEASE HELP!

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Hi guys, I'm seeking advice on this issue because I am super confused and stressed on how to handle this situation. 

I am currently in my last block of nursing school, I graduate in December of this year. I have a undesignated felony 6 charge right now that I got while I was in school which means the felony is suspended until I finish probation, which then just leads to a misdemeanor that I can get removed. The problem is, I don't start probation until October when I go to court. My attorney said that I need to let someone know while I'm in school before I receive a "felony bar". This means that I have 10 days after sentencing to let the board know about the "undesignated felony 6" or I get automatically suspended from practicing as a nurse for 3 years. I need to either tell my school or go to the boards soon but I'm scared they will drop me from school. What would you guys do in this situation? Would you go to the boards or talk to someone in confidence at school to seek proper steps? I am so stressed and hurt over this dumb mistake, it was not drug, alcohol or violence related, it was dumb girl drama. I don't know who else to ask. 

Thank you guys! 

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I would talk to your program advisor immediately. Also, I'd ask for legal advice from a lawyer that is versed in nursing board issues. Most of the time each issue is a case by case basis, so it's really up in the air if you'll have issues when applying for your ATT for boards, which is when they do your criminal background checks

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1 hour ago, Hoosier_RN said:

I would talk to your program advisor immediately. Also, I'd ask for legal advice from a lawyer that is versed in nursing board issues. Most of the time each issue is a case by case basis, so it's really up in the air if you'll have issues when applying for your ATT for boards, which is when they do your criminal background checks

Thank you for your input!

Do you think that if I speak to a program advisor, they'd drop me from the program? that's what I am nervous about. Or, if I should let the board know right away in a way that it doesn't interfere with school but it also saves me from the felony bar. 

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How long is your probation? Nursing board won’t even entertain an application for a license while you still have an open case (probation is considered open).

As for your school check your handbook first. They probably can’t drop you until October when you’ve actually been tried and convicted. 

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On 9/12/2022 at 9:44 PM, Nursinggirl12 said:

Thank you for your input!

Do you think that if I speak to a program advisor, they'd drop me from the program? that's what I am nervous about. Or, if I should let the board know right away in a way that it doesn't interfere with school but it also saves me from the felony bar. 

I don't know, but the sooner that you discuss it with them, the sooner you know. Depending on disciplinary action received, you may not ever be able to sit for boards anyway, so it would be better to know sooner than later. And I doubt the school would drop you until after a decision is made anyway, as another poster noted

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Any time you are dealing with the board, honesty is the very best choice. 

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On 9/12/2022 at 8:18 PM, Hoosier_RN said:

I would talk to your program advisor immediately. Also, I'd ask for legal advice from a lawyer that is versed in nursing board issues.

This.

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Specializes in Quality Control,Long Term Care, Psych, UM, CM.

I think it's best to consult with a lawyer.  Even if someone here can give you an answer, it may not be accurate because of the state you're in or any other factor.  Start with your academic advisor, they should be able to give you the best advice regarding school.  Or speak to a professor that you really like/trust.

Do you have to carry as a nursing student?  I did back when I was one, and the company I used had attorneys there as well for an extra fee.  Perhaps you can consult with one of them.  Good luck to you.

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