Will I Be Wasting My Time??

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Hi,

I am a 20 year old student in college and am thinking of becoming a CNA.. However I know that I will need a background check.. When I was 18, I did something that I regret badly and got myself a misdemeanor theft charge. I was never arrested and the only thing that had to be paid was court costs but it is still a charge. The judge never gave me anything else and basically just told me to stay out of trouble.. Will this affect my wanting to become a CNA? I don't want to apply to this course that costs $525 alone and pay a $92 background check and drug screen to only be denied.. I live in North Carolina.

Thank you.

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It will affect you. Most hospitals/health facilities will not even consider you if you have a criminal background. Try to get your record sealed though!

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Go to your state board of nursing (or cna) website to get more info. You can also call them and speak to a live person. For RNs, a minor charge may require you fill out some additional paperwork, but shouldn't prevent you from obtaining a license. Good luck.

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check out your school criminal background requirement. It should state in details the type of charges that disqualify you. go to the link below ( page 17) so you can just get an idea, this for Ohio not sure about your state. But again talk to your school advisor and read the school policy.

http://www.sinclair.edu/www/assets/File/Hom-Aca-AcaDiv-HS-Ahi/NAT_Packet_2017.pdf

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