Will a OTH in lieu of court martial prevent me from getting RN licence?

[seugin1223]

I am a current Pre Nursing student and trying to find out how my specific situation will affect my chances of getting my RN licence. The state that I reside it requires a full FBI background check prior to acceptance into clinicals.

Long story, short is I was in the Navy, my mother got admitted into the hospital unexpectedly. My command refused to let me take leave to be with my mother. I went anyway, knowing the risks. My mother passed away 2 weeks later. I turned myself in to the Navy base nearest my home. I was never arrested or apprehended.

They offered me an OTH in lieu of court martial so I could just go ahead and get out of the Navy. I accepted, signed the paperwork and was out a week later. I was never issued any punishment, confined, did not lose rank, pay, or convicted of AWOL. The code on my DD214 states that I was discharged for the good of the service and no other details.

I fully intend to disclose this information to the BON with an attached narrative explaining my specific situation. I was just curious if anyone has been in this situation and what your outcome was.

I'm not sure if the BON will give me any guidance on the matter before I actually apply with the background check since it seems to be a gray area as far as denial or not. I never received a felony or misdemeanor and have since run a FBI background check of a concealed carry license with no issues. Any guidance on this is much appreciated.

[Sam J.]

I didn't mention that I have almost 20 years as a military SO/spouse, so I'm well aware of the hardships that active duty servicemen and their families go through...and how the military/government can often be the serviceman's worst enemy.

My hat is off to you, then, Meriwhen. I cannot fathom being a military spouse. Constant moves, poverty level pay for the most part, and the ever-present dread of that... knock on the door.

The military can easily be compared to a BON- as in being your worst enemy.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I'm both an active duty vet (USN) as well as a military spouse for 20+ years (husband retired from USAF 1995).

In all my employment apps since I became a nurse (1992) I have been asked about military service. This involved NV, IN, IL.

Also, as an APN nowadays, my CV most certainly lists my military service.

Where I'm going with this is that we may not be able to tell you with certainty what your particular state/school will do in this situation. I agree that contacting an administrative law attorney would be in your best interest.

Thanks for your service.