Wanting to become a nurse with two charges

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Hi there guys,

Being a nurse has always been my dream. In my background I have two charges . One a felony and another a misdemeanor . I pled no contest as advised my PD. Well I know you have to be able to pass a background check. I am going through a speed screening process to see if I can get the charges reduced or thrown away . If they cannot be, is there a link to the CA board of nursing with the limitations that exclude me from getting a license or in which they will deny me . I saw a post about one for Arizona . I just want to know if its possible. I tried calling the CA board of nurses . Or do I drive down to Sacremento and just go down there. Help or past experiences would be awesome ~ :up:

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I am a nurse that has a criminal history. I was able to get licensed but I had to jump through many many hoops. It depends on the nature of the charge.

What were the charges for specifically?

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one was aiding and embedding or accessory after the fact (felony )and the second is a misdemeanor child endangerment .... had a child with me while I drove my car and some idiots away ..... bad timing and horrible people. It was five years ago. I am now sober and had upstanding behavior on probation. I am meeting with a junior lawyer next month for a free record clearance program offered through the state school . I get my RAP sheet and they help me. I can also provide character references and show proof of volunteer hours .

Let me know if theres anything else I should be doing . From what I read the charges do not deter me from my ability to perform the qualified duties as a nurse ! Do you have any other resources for me and I live in california btw ! Thanks !!

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