I have a misdemenor that happened about 6 yrs ago for writing a bad check (deposit account fraud) is what they called it I do not have any thing else on m record. I can not get it expunged because I was not informed of pleading "first time offender" so im stuck with it . Im going to school for nursing and will be going into the nursing field upon completion. Do any one know how they go about rating the background check when appling for a nursing job. I mean I did not steal ne thing I was just young and not very wise on writing checks and handlin them if they were to bounce it was 2 checks 1 for 6.00 and 13.00 for the other (I know very crazy on my part). So sometimes u have to pay consequences 4 things like this if you dont research. Any advice I would greatly appreciate it.....
2007-12-14 14:04:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
The issue in nursing is not generally in an employment background check, where they are normally concerned with significant crimes. But when you apply for licensure, they require a full background check, with fingerprints, and check for misdemeanor convictions. In the case of licensure background checks, expunging the record is not an effective method of covering the issue, as the AFIS check on the fingerprints will show anyone with a conviction entered in the system. Now with the national AFIS system, even if you have the case expunged locally, the fingerprints will still be on file nationally in the AFIS computer system, that part of the record is not expunged. The State Boards of Nursing generally recommend that the efforts people invest in expunging the records, be spent in explaining the circumstances. All convictions must be reported when applying for licensure, including copies of all applicable court documents. The Boards of Nursing are, however, apparently, rather unforgiving of omitting the information of the convictions during the application process and having it found during the background check.
Usually, they are not overly concerned with single minor convictions. They are more often looking for, acts of violence, significant crimes, sexual offenders, drug/alcohol related crimes, and repeated violations. Their purpose is to protect the patients, not to prevent anyone from obtaining licensure or employment.
As fare as the employer, just asnwer the questions as asked during the interview process, often they will only ask about felonies, sometimes they will ask about any convictions other than traffic violations. If you need to provide any information, be up front and explain the situation.
You should be fine.
Good Luck!
2007-12-14 17:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If they do not hire because you had 19 dollars in bad checks nobody would have a job! I have a misdemenor for minor consumption and i was able to get a job as a dispatcher in a police department. Everyone makes mistakes and your, though it was wrong, was VERY minor. Misdemenor will stay on your record forever, but they will take into account that it was 6 yrs ago....oh and it was for 19 dollars! I was thrown in jail for 24 hours! you will be fine and get the job!
2007-12-14 14:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by ~So much FUN~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to remember that this "why do you want to work here" question is a canned question that they teach in Human Resources class. How you answer the question depends a lot on the job you're trying to hire on for. Generally speaking though, the interviewer is seeking insight on your personality. A thoughtful, enthusiastic answer that sets you above the dull "I don't really know" answer the interviewer gets from other interviewees helps. High turn over rates costs employers plenty. So employers are looking for workers who can do the job with little training, want to do the job, and will stick with a job for a longer than average time frame.
2016-04-09 03:51:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is mainly anything that would show up on a background check that relates to abuse, is what employers look for. That small infraction would not prevent most employers from hiring you.
As a previous poster mentioned regarding fingerprints, that may come into play in some states but, not those that I am affiliated with. I have never heard of having your fingerprints taken in order to get your nursing license. You will however need to account for anything on a criminal recording regarding a felony but, not misdemeanors.
2007-12-14 21:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jayme M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did u exactly go to jail for this $6 and $13 dollars i know i wrote a bad check for $200 and i didnt go to jail i just had to pay it back but anyways if you did got to jail misdemenor stays on your background for 7 years so about time you are done with nursing school it wont be on there so dont worry about it.
2007-12-14 14:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by ericka t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The nursing registration board in NSW expects you to enter all prosecutions , even parking fines . They will take in consideration misdeneamors that won't effect your job .
They are mainly after sex crimes .
Go and be a great nurse
2007-12-14 21:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to get a job is to tell the truth. i work with a man who went to prison for 5 years for drug trafficking. he was honest on his application, and was hired. another man had a misdemeanor assault ... but lied about it. needless to say, he did not get hired!!! tell the truth.
2007-12-14 21:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by tom r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at your credit report to see if it is on there.Most like Experian (the one I tried) are free for the first month. If it is not on there it shouldn't be anywhere else.
2007-12-15 02:36:13 · answer #8 · answered by vinny 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most employers in your field are looking for drug related crimes. Just be honest with future employers. Good luck and God Bless.
2007-12-14 14:11:27 · answer #9 · answered by pitbull1969 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋