Clinicals and Felony Conviction

Hi All,

I have a non-violent, non-sex related felony conviction (wire fraud) that has nothing to do with the healthcare field. I'm planning to attend Surgical Tech school in Jan. 08. I was informed by the director of the program that I many not be accepted for clinicals based on the felony. The crazy thing is that I spoke with a number of hospitals about hiring me after graduation from the program and some said it wouldn't be a problem, others said they look a case-by-case.

Can someone please explain why they will hire you to work for them, but won't allow you to do clinicals in their facility. I'm very upset about this...I've been anticipating this career for over 5 years and now that I have a chance to do it...it seems like its being taken away...Even the AST said my felony would not be a problem in getting my certification?!!!

Does anyone here know of anyone that has had a felony and made it through clinicals?

help!!! Cyndy

Also have a felony conviction, and have been working for the last 6 years, it should be NO trouble.

bob in Portland, Oregon said: Also have a felony conviction, and have been working for the last 6 years, it should be NO trouble.

BOb,

Are you a CST? Do you work in a hospital or privtate office? Just curious where you went for school and was it difficult to find a job in Portland after you graduated from your program. I'm looking into the ST field.

Anything will be appericate.

bob in Portland, Oregon said: Also have a felony conviction, and have been working for the last 6 years, it should be NO trouble.

Bob, are you currently working as an CST? Did you have problems with clinicals? What did you do? How old was your felony when you enrolled in school?

Thanks

Cyndy

i'am searching for a college or university that offers surg tech coarse in the st petersburg @ beside's tech schools on t.v

cyndy in Cleveland, Mississippi said: Hi All,

I have a non-violent, non-sex related felony conviction (wire fraud) that has nothing to do with the healthcare field. I'm planning to attend Surgical Tech school in Jan. 08. I was informed by the director of the program that I many not be accepted for clinicals based on the felony. The crazy thing is that I spoke with a number of hospitals about hiring me after graduation from the program and some said it wouldn't be a problem, others said they look a case-by-case.

Can someone please explain why they will hire you to work for them, but won't allow you to do clinicals in their facility. I'm very upset about this...I've been anticipating this career for over 5 years and now that I have a chance to do it...it seems like its being taken away...Even the AST said my felony would not be a problem in getting my certification?!!!

Does anyone here know of anyone that has had a felony and made it through clinicals?

help!!! Cyndy

I went to school with a guy that has a felony on his record. Its been two years now and no one will hire him.

There are going to send you to a different clinical site then right. Other wise provided they asked you upfront (you answered on paper somewhere, application etc.) you I believe have a lawsuit. They have an obligation to let you know you wont be able to complete the program upfront. You shouldn't have much trouble getting a job as long as the offensive is not drug or violence related.

what if you have an arrest for drug related incident but there was no conviction will i have any problems

Cyndy, what did you decide to do?
I also have a non-violent felony for submitting false documents to hud on an fha loan. I have not even had a speeding ticket since but it is such a nightmare. Let me know how it goes for you.

I have a non violent felony (welfare fraud) from over 14 years ago. since then i have worked and paid my fine off. I too went into the medical field and my record keeps popping up. I cant do my clinicals I was told . But I havent even tried due to embarassment if it shows up. Its not like a DUI or a drug offense. I just worked part time while collecting welfare trying to get off of the aid. My Bad, I would of been better off with a heavy drug charge just shy of a felony! sad huh?

It is unfortunate but true. The system is so messed up. I am currently in school studying law and I am going to do what I can to work on giving non-violent felons a chance. We pay our dues and our punishment and we suffer for a lifetime. I have been following some articles and recent movements with regard to the fourth amendment and non-violent felons right to bear arms. The NRA along with one of the Michigan senators is workign to overturn this since it is a violation of our constitutional right to protect our homes. There are a few different cases about it now. That is one step towards helping us get our rights back along with lives.

hi everyone, im seeking a new career ive been welding for 10 years and tired of it (getting old lol) i was looking into a career in nursing however i have a felony thats 15 years old for manufacturing meth i know thats a harsh conviction but beings its so old is that still looked at?