Comments on: Would My Background Automatically Bar Me From Getting Into Nursing School?

By: dvk

dvk — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:35:40 +0000

i hope so, i wouldn’t want you as my nurse

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:12:05 +0000

maybe not
just drugs maybe
they always need more nurses

By: ™PinkiTh

™PinkiTh — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:53:26 +0000

You have to be CLEAN, I think the only things that can be worked out are traffic violations.

By: Boo!

Boo! — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:58:57 +0000

you’ll be able to get into the school but it will be hard to get the job because of your background
i think

By: 1337

1337 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:08:30 +0000

as long as you are not a terrorist, you dont kill babies, you dont rape old women, and u dont shoot up herion with flu shot needles u can be a nurse

By: kthearts

kthearts — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:36:11 +0000

It shouldn’t unless you’ve had any kind of assault charges against you.

By: old milf

old milf — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:28:32 +0000

if you are able to have this expunged, it will not show on your record.

By: Brandon C

Brandon C — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:41 +0000

did you kill somebody? ooh im so sorry. (Czarkasm)
In all seriousness though you probably will be able to get accepted if you do right yer wrongs unless you did something relatable to nursing.
for example: assault or giving a drug overdose of tylenol.

By: A

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:38:37 +0000

You will be able to get into a nursing school…..BUT ….it will be a waste of time and money. If you have a felony or any other convictions with high fines, you will not be able to take the state boards (NCLEX) which issues you your License. Drugs, domestic violence…are some examples that would keep you from obtaining your license.

By: Joe S

Joe S — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:25:00 +0000

They will ask you on your application “Have you ever committed a crime other than a misdemeanor?” You will have to answer yes to this, but I would follow up with an explanation letter.
How long will it take to get erased? I am aware this happens often in the court system, but I also know it takes as long as 10 years to get it erased with some programs. It depends on the crime. Ask your probation officer if you have one.
You can also have friends and family write reference letters about you to help.