I'm currently a nursing student, i'll be graduating in 2 years time with a BSN. Later this year, I was caught shoplifting, got my mug shot, fingerprinted, and the court date which was on March 1st 2012. I was pretty nervous that i might get convicted, but the witness didnt turn up so my case was dismissed right away. However, my arrest is still in the FBI record. My lawyer has already started the sealing process of the arrest. I know that when you want to be licensed in nursing, you'll need to have fingerprints taken, and i know it'll show up even though it's sealed since BON belongs to the government. So my question is, will this affect my licensure, will i still be able to get the nursing license? And if they ask me about my convictions, that would be a NO right? Do they ask if i have get arrested or anything like that? Im currently in Chicago, IL. Thanks guys.
Yeah I'll call them when im about to graduate, this is gonna be in 2 years time, i just wanna know if anyone has been in the same situation as i do. Thanks for the reply though! :)
Why would you wait 2 years to find out from them? Everyone else in the world could tell you sure you can still be licensed, and them tell you NO. At the end of the day it comes down to what the BON says. If they are going to say absolutely not then why not find out now so you can redirect your studies, instead of get your BSN, but not be able to be licensed as an RN. 2 more years is a lot of time and money to waste on something that may or may not be useless. I would find out before I spent that time, money and hard work on it that I will be actually able use it.
Yeah, she is so unfit to be a competent nurse. Are you a nun, maybe you should sign up for some order of Nuns. You are just too good to be on this earth with the rest of 'us' scum-bags.
How is NOT being a shoplifter synonymous to being a nun? Do you believe that the OP, who has not demonstrated remorse or shame--as pointed out--somehow indicates she WOULD be a great nurse, whereas the person who questions this is NOT?
Okay everyone, lets stay on topic and the topic is basically that only the BON knows whether they will license you or not. I would contact them and/or a lawyer.
I'd have to have a gender reassignment surgery to become a nun, and that just ain't happening. I cuss like a sailor, drink too much sometimes, and am far from politically correct. I just don't take that which belongs to others. Perpetual Student
I would not advise to have such a surgery. One my friends did, and the hormone treatments were very detrimental to his physical body. He had circulatory issues within a very short few years. I mean she. Oops.. went off topic again! Sorry.
What in the hell was this person thinking? It's not like a degree in gardening. We handle Narcotics, This person must get in contact with the BON tomorrow before they spend more money on a degree that they can't use.
i'm not thinking that there is anything more to say here. op, ask your attorney and the bon. if you want to enlighten us with their answers, i'm sure you'll find interested eyes here. otherwise, i think we're done. thanks for the redirect, traumarus.
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