I'm a convicted felon

JudyKayTee · May 31, 2009, 09:13 AM

If the Board of Nursing has said it's a case by case review, I'm sure that is correct. That Board would have more info than "we" would.

It often depends on what the original crime was as well as the State.

You would have to ask the licensing boards, which you have done.

SailorMark · May 31, 2009, 09:20 AM

You need to get in writing that your case was reviewed and you will be licensed to work if you complete your education before you spend the money on the education. As a political scientist I have found that government bureaucracies often have people who give conflicting advice (see the IRS) but if you have a written statement from them beforehand saying that you will be granted a license then an individual within the bureau who may be disinclined to grant you a license will be bound by a previous finding.

Lmchle · May 31, 2009, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SailorMark

You need to get in writing that your case was reviewed and you will be licensed to work if you complete your education before you spend the money on the education. As a political scientist I have found that government bureaucracies often have people who give conflicting advice (see the IRS) but if you have a written statement from them beforehand saying that you will be granted a license then an individual within the bureau who may be disinclined to grant you a license will be bound by a previous finding.

Okay I'm not understanding exactly what you are sayiny. When I called the board she only said each case is reviewed case by case. No one is saying that they will grant a license. I don't think no one will say that to only have their foot put in their mouth.

justcurious55 · May 31, 2009, 09:45 AM

JudyKay was right. If the board says its case by case that's what it is.

excon · May 31, 2009, 10:38 AM

Hello L:

If your crime was one of moral turpitude (stealing), or drugs, I don't think they're going to grant you a license...

If it was something else, you MIGHT be able to get licensed.. However, BEFORE I spent the money for an education, I'd hire a lawyer. After an investigation, he can best assess whether you'll be licensed. Nobody is going to know for sure. But, if your felony was a LONG time ago, and you have a great work, and family history since then, you have a shot.

If they have any doubts about you, tell them I said to go ahead.

excon

SailorMark · May 31, 2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lmchle

Okay I'm not understanding exactly what you are sayiny. When I called the board she only said each case is reviewed case by case. No one is saying that they will grant a license. I don't think no one will say that to only have their foot put in their mouth.

You should send a letter to the board stating your case and request that you be issued a finding based upon their policy. You really need to have that pre-approval in writing or you may lose a lot of money. If it is not in writing, you have no guarantee that you will be certified once your education is completed.

excon · May 31, 2009, 02:39 PM

Hello Sailor:

I've never seen a board say what they WOULD do IF. They only decide what they're GOING to do because of what's so. They are NOT in the business of prognostication, and they WON'T do it.

Getting an education is much different than applying for stuff based upon IF you got an education.

excon

SailorMark · May 31, 2009, 02:58 PM

Having served on a board I have received requests similar to this but not often enough. A three person review board such as myself and two others looked at the situation and made a decision. Our job was usually made easier by someone who came to us beforehand and requested a finding and we were usually more lenient in these (rare) cases.

J_9 · May 31, 2009, 03:05 PM

Let me also say that the Board may grant you a license, but the institution may not employ you.

Most nursing facilities do a background search yearly, I am going through mine again now, and they do not hire people with felonies, or certain misdemeanors. This includes the housekeeping department as well.

I'm a convicted felon

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