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Can I have a felony and be a nurse in the State of NY?
Can I work as a can or hha in the state of ny with a felony
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No, you cannot. The board of nursing does not give licenses to felons and most facilities will not hire felons as you will not pass the necessary background checks.
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@ J-9 how do u know this
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@ J-9 how about a hha or can in the state of nyc
Or what kind of job could I get besides working in the retail or telemarketing field?? I really need help bad I can't live like this... thank u |
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Unfortunately, to get your license and or certification you must undergo a background check. Each facility then has their own background checks to go through.
How do I know this? I am a Registered Nurse with a multi-state license. I am eligible to work in any state in the US. |
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That is not true and you should not be giving advice to people if you do not have the same background. I have a felony conviction. I was convicted 10 years ago. I became an RN in 2012 that is 9 years after my felony conviction. I was licensed and I am now working as a Registered Nurse in NYC. Please don't rain on someone else's parade
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Hey hun, sorry I'm answering your question so late but yes you can become an RN with a felony conviction, and obtain a job with one also. I am living proof. I was convicted of a felony assault in the 2nd degree in 2003. I went to nursing school, and obtained my RN license in 2012. I am now working as an RN in NYC. I also obtained a "Certificate of Relief from Disabilities," This certificate lifts the bars to employment. Employers have taken this into consideration that's how I am working. You can obtain this certificate by applying for it at the criminal court that took care of your case. Carry a copy of it with you when you apply for employment. It works for me all the time. Also You do not need a lawyer to get it. Call the your criminal court, and they will tell you where, and when to apply for it. I got it within a few months after applying. In order to get it, however, you have to have already finished your sentence. In my case it was 5 years probation.
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 Originally Posted by Lc250
I am a Registered Nurse currently working in NYC. I was convicted of a felony 10 years ago. I obtained my RN license in 2012. Don't listen to people who have not experienced what you have. Yes you can become an RN in NYC with a felony conviction |
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