Will this keep me from getting a job as a nurse?

nursesrthebest · Jan 30, 2004

I had the same charges against me before I started nursing school. It did not prevent me getting hired or taking state boards.

TonyafutureRN · Jan 30, 2004

Thank you so much. I feel better now

PHM · Jan 30, 2004

I don't think so, either.

We were told if any of us even suspected something in our background to look into it NOW.

Contact your state licensing agency and ask them.

Phil

colleen10 · Jan 30, 2004

I would check just to be on the safe side.

Also, my understanding of basic traffic court (speeding, running a red light, etc.) is that if you do not show up to present your side of the case you pretty much forfeit your right to present your case and the judge usually then sides with the police. Not really a big deal.

However, this is probably different if the reason you were in traffic court was due to "hit and run", DUI, or a car accident where you injured someone else.

Best to check it out and truly understand the "charge" of not showing up.

Roland · Jan 30, 2004

thing that would create a "criminal record" is an actual charge be it felony or otherwise. Now it is true that failure to appear CAN result in criminal contemp, but this is usually in felony cases where the judge has issued a specific order that is not complied with. Of course not taking care of the traffic ticket could lead to your license being suspended AND THAT could lead to more serious violations such as driving while suspended, or even habitual traffic offender (usually a class D felony) charges.

Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN · Jan 31, 2004

Tony, not sure I'm clear on your situation. You mentioned you were "just charged with Failure to Appear in Court."

But have you been convicted of anything? Are you awaiting a trial on that charge?

Also not certain if the traffic violation was yours, or someone elses (and you were ordered by the court to appear).

Tracy A · Jan 31, 2004

I think you have to be charged with a felony.

Kiwi, BSN, RN · Feb 1, 2004

No, at my school minor traffic viols don't count.

siby · Feb 2, 2004

so what would happen in the case of a dui?10 courier