Was recently hired as a RN to a hospital in Indiana after working at a different hospital for 14 years. Over the past 5 years I was involved in a couple misdemeanors and am now being questioned and delayed in starting my job due to these. One was a battery misdemeanor cause I bumped into owner of a club and she was friends with girl I was in argument with. No injuries, whatsoever, incurred. Cop was going to let me go, then girl spit something out at me and I lunged forward only bumping into owner. ( just my luck) I got a misdemeanor reckless driving charge a couple yeas later, both probation periods over and fines paid in completion. I was supposed to start this job on Monday,today being Sunday, and was notified this past Thursday of my records coming back showing these two things. Since they were not felonies , I didn't answer yes, to that question on the initial application. I was working as a home care nurse and ave my notice to them, expecting to be starting this job. Now, I am scared and worried that they will retract their eloyment offer with me after almost immediately hiring me after my "live" interview with several staff members. I have nothing but positive history with my 14 yeas as a nurse and am praying to God that this won't jeopardize my future.

It all depends on what their tolerance is to charges like this. I know what you are asking, but can't say what they will do, but you were not completely honest on your application.

I guess they didn't pay much attention to that part of your application, basing their decision on your past experience as a homecare nurse until someone picked up on that and requested validation.

Sorry I can't say anything absolutely positive as can't say how they will react under the circumstances. You will just have to wait it out.

I am in homecare and have to submit to a police check every two years as part of my employment contract.