I am interested in seeing what convictions deem a denial of licensure and which convictions were licensed. I have a criminal history of theft and have looked this site over but many people who did get a license say "I have have a criminal background..." but I am more interested in specifics. Please help!!
chrisbauerwrat 20 Posts Nov 12, 2014 HIFirst of all I am in Michigan. I had an extensive misdemeanor background. What shows up on my background check, which isn't everything is, 8 retail fraud convictions, latest of which was 7 years ago, 2 driving on suspended license, disorderly person(possession of marijuana), and a paraphernalia charge. These are all clustered together, due to a rough spell with alcoholism. I have been granted my Michigan license. Michigan is pretty cut and dry. They base everything on time frame. If misdemeanor theft convictions are 5 years or older then they don't automatically deny you, same with misdemeanor drug offenses. Abuse, or felonies are another story. If you have any questions I can answer for Michigan, just ask.
chicagornstudent 8 Posts Nov 13, 2014 How about a misdemeanor battery conviction from Chicago? Do you think I have a chance of getting a job/licensed in Michigan? (with either a BSN or MSN)
onehope67 55 Posts Nov 17, 2014 Chrisbauerwrat, thanks so much for your input. May I ask, did MI give you a probationary license or any restrictions? I am concerned that if I am granted a license, they may put restrictions on it making it even harder for me to find a job. As it stands, my record is expunged so I don't have to disclose to employers BUT if on probation or sanctions, I would have to explain everything--opening up a can of worms I would not necessarily have to disclose. Perhaps I am looking into this too much, I am just trying to do all the research I can to determine if I really have a shot.
chrisbauerwrat 20 Posts Dec 30, 2014 No probationary, regular license. For theft convictions in Michigan you don't have to disclose any theft conviction unless it is punishable up to 2 years incarceration. If your theft are minor misdemeanors and are over 5 years old then there won't be any questions for licensure.
RamTaur 35 Posts Specializes in Psych. Jan 12, 2015 Hi, I'm a California nurse with 2 felony counts of Trafficking heroin with other various offenses, DUI, Fugitive from justice, Receiving and Concealing stolen property over 100.00 to mention a few. These stemmed back to 1984. I graduated nursing school in December 2005 with no probation and/or any stipulations on my licensure. I did go to rehab for 3.5 years and successfully completed a program in San Francisco, with court ordered probation of 5 years. It can be done given the length of time and a focused goal. I believe what happened to me made me a successful and passionate nurse, increasing my ability to empathize with select patient cases. I currently work in a Psychiatric treatment facility where most clientele have had some form of drug abuse and deep rooted psychosocial problems. Don't cut yourself short because of a checkered past, most of the time the best nurses are the ones who have had a problematic upbringing that deliver the best treatment. Simply because we know how it really feels. Today, I received my Arkansas state licensure to practice with no stipulations attached. Remember, the ones that talk behind your back, are behind you for a reason.............Peace, and happy nursing to you.
Okiefornian 2 Posts Feb 1, 2015 In 2003, I was arrested twice in the state of California for Possession of a controlled substance. I entered a plea of guilty for both and my plea was deferred with a deferred entry of judgment (DEJ) and I was enrolled into the CA-PC 1000 program. I completed a drug diversion treatment program and the terms of my PC 1000 DEJ. My charges were dismissed and I have maintained a clean record since. I was granted licensure by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
KNicolle67 42 Posts Feb 27, 2015 Well said, and very true about the ones that talk behind your back. I hope NY State licensing board is forgiving in my case. Made an awful mistake out of stress and being out of work-- criminal possession of stolen property I think grand larceny 5th degree...in 2011. I hope I can sit for licensure and attend clinical. Sins from the past, oh boy!! I regret it so much and have learned a lesson just hope the board see's it that way. I can imagine all that hard work for nothing.
ked022214 42 Posts Apr 9, 2015 Hi! I'm so glad to hear your story. Do you have any experience or know of anything that's gotten licensed as a NP and gotten a DEA # to prescribe meds with a criminal background?
onehope67 55 Posts Jul 14, 2019 Update to my story!! I graduated nursing school May of 2016, took NCLEX in July, and passed with an unrestricted license in Michigan!! It can be done folks!!
