Will A Misdameanor Drug Conviction Prevent Acceptance Into Nursing School?

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Hello All,

I am a pre-nursing student. I came across a question on the application for acceptance into nursing school regarding drug convictions. I have a question some of you may be able to address. If I was convicted of misdameanor possesion of marijuana twelve years ago will it bar me from being a licensed RN?

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Philosopher

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We can't give legal advice on this board. These questions are handled on an individual basis by the nursing board of each state. You need to contact your board of nursing to find out how they will treat your individual application.

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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 mip, 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 mip/dui/dwi or other charge while still in school?

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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