DWI and CORI check

I AM LICENSED IN THE STATE OF NY AS A RN WITH A CURRENT AND ACTIVE LICENSE. I HAVE NO PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCTS NOTED AGAINST MY LICENSE. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR A RN LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT IN THE STATE OF GA. AFTER FILING MY APPLICATION WITH THE GA STATE BD OF NURSING AND SENDING THE COURT RECORDS FOR AN ARREST FOR DRUGS: 1. CAN THEY NOTIFY NYS BD OF NURSING? THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED WELL OVER 15YRS AGO AND NYS IS NOT AWARE OF THE ARREST. THERE WAS A MISDEMEANOR CONVICTION AND RECORDS HAVE BEEN SEALED. 2. SHOULD I CONTINUE WITH THE ENDORSEMENT PROCESS? THE DISPOSITION RECORDS HAVE BEEN SENT, BUT THEY ARE REQUESTING A LETTER OF EXPLANATION REGARDING THE ARREST.

Christopher in Lubbock, Texas said: relax. I'm a Registered Nurse and I've had a DUI in Ma. They don't care. However you won't be able to work in Ma. not for five years unless you appeal their refusal and since your conviction is non-violent you will win your appeal barring outstanding circumstances that i am not aware of. Ma. is one of the three hardest states to get licenced in. none of the other states will bat an eye at a DUI cause everyone gets them. it's the drug and violent crimes that will stop you from being a nurse. Further, CORI isn't pass fail, it's just a the method Ma. uses of providing criminal background info. it's a quick $35 that they can charge per request for them to spill the beans on you. If you have a DUI conviction, it'll show up. Just don't lie and you're fine. Everything you've done wrong in Ma. will be on there.
couple of things to note, hospitals don't like >3 misdimeanors and they really don't like felony's. Violent history is bad and drug use too. Alchohol issues are frowned upon but everyone makes mistakes and they will easily waive a single DUI. Mine was in 1997 and I was 18. I havn't had a single traffic violation of any kind since. Sometimes my kid is in the car with me when I drive and sometimes my pregnant girlfriend is too. Daily, she goes out on the road to make her way to work and back. Please don't drive drunk anymore. We don't want you to kill us.

Hope this info helped.

I am curious how hard was it to find work?

SHANTEL in Brooklyn, New York said: I must thank you guys for your support, i just was cleared by the BON to pratice nursing. i've recieve my license and would like to thank God for his mercies. i'm highly favor by the Lord who is forgiving.
Thank you guys.

HI Shantel i was wondering how long was the process going to the board to approve you?

OK everyone on here either has a dwi or drug misdermenors. What about driving with a suspended licence. That is a misdermeanor. i called the board in albany they laphed at me stating its a motor behicle infraction. I said no its not its criminal. Basically she said dont disclose it. Question 10 on the licensure application clearely states if you ever been convicted of a misdermenor or a felony. What should i do?

Check Yes, explain that is was for a suspended license in which you now have, or don't because you no longer drive. Don't worry having a conviction doesn't mean you won't get a license. But don't give them a reason to hold out to investigate.

I was wondering if you have a conviction and you tell the boards, is it on your license? If you have a seal conviction, do you still have to tell the boards about it? When you do, does that mean potential employers will be able to know about it because your license says you do?

I was wondering if you have a conviction and you tell the boards, is it on your license? If you have a seal conviction, do you still have to tell the boards about it? When you do, does that mean potential employers will be able to know about it because your license says you do?

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I was in a store and I shoplifted a small item. The store owner did not press charges, but called police. Why is this coming up on a background check.... I was not arrested or convivted. What do I do about this. NJ

does anyone have any advice for me? i have been a registered nurse for 7 years. i have been with the same company my entire career. however, about 2 years ago i had some medical problems which required me to take narcotic. i became chemically dependent, which lead to a multitude of other problems. the medication began to affect my personality, relationships, livelyhood, and work ethic. When i tried to stop taking them i was physically addicted. in march of this year, i enrolled in a detox center. They put me on suboxone and i have managed to stay clean from narcotics for 6 months. However, now that i am in the post recovery stage i am having alot of post recovery symptoms. these include anxiety and difficulty sleeping. I never informed my employer of the situation due to shame and humilation. So a few weeks ago i was given a urine tox screen. They stated it was a "for cause" test. Meaning they believe i was under the influence at the time of testing. i was NOT. I have never came to work after taking medication even when i was in severe pain. I think that what they really were noticing was my post addiction behavior, lack of sleep, and the stress involved in fixing relationships. Anyway, i made a huge mistake for which i regret. I took one of my husband xanax to help me sleep. BIG MISTAKE. I have no problem with this medication. i know it was wrong and i know better. I was terminated as soon as they got the results. I aslo was told i have 5 days to self report to the BON. my questions are. Should i self report or let them report, do i tell them about my past addiction, i am still in detox and weaning off the medication, should i go ahead and self report and ask to be placed in the alternative to discipline, do i need a lawyer?

Gina in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania said: I was in a store and I shoplifted a small item. The store owner did not press charges, but called police. Why is this coming up on a background check.... I was not arrested or convivted. What do I do about this. NJ

Are you sure? Maybe you were cited by the police. If there was no arrest or you cited to attend court, is not suppose to be on record.You should review yur background and see what is on record.

wldtng62 in Huntington, West Virginia said: I too am close to 50 and I am appalled at the nursing field. I have a misdemeanor from many years ago that came up on my background check and I was denied employment! I have been a nurse for 22 years, my misdemeanor had nothing to do with drugs or alcohol or anything of that sort. I am seriously considering looking into the medical billing field or medical transcription. Expect an even greater shortage of nurses because not many people have a squeaky clean background over an entire lifetime. All young people take heed to what I am saying to you and don't do anything that could put a blemish on your record, you never know what can come back to haunt you in the future!!

Do you mind sharing your conviction? Have you tried to get it seal or expunge?

I was told to never return to the store or I would be arrested. This is coming up on a background check. Can I have this removed or do I need a lawyer. This is a rural police department similair to the Dukes Of Hazzard. They will give me a hard time.

Gina in Brick, New Jersey said: I was told to never return to the store or I would be arrested. This is coming up on a background check. Can I have this removed or do I need a lawyer. This is a rural police department similair to the Dukes Of Hazzard. They will give me a hard time.

It is weird that this is coming up in your background and no charges were filed. You should check your background it is not that hard. Goggle it and you will be able to do so. Did the store take your information?Such as date of birth SS#?

I have a question please help! I have a felony & mis. theft charge from 2006, can I become a RN in either Maryland or North Carolina?

I have a question please help! I have a felony & mis. theft charge from 2006, can I become a RN in either Maryland or North Carolina?

B in Baltimore, Maryland said: In Maryland you do not have to report this on your application unless you have been convicted of a crime. Also you will be able to take the NCLEX and get a licence even if convicted, but you will be asked to sit before the Discipline & Rehabilitation Committee and probably will have to report to them on a regular basis for a few years. This is all confidential and does not show on a license lookup.

Hi B, I have a question for you. I have a fel(1995) and a Mis(2006) theft charge on my record and not a thing since then. Would this stop me from becoming a RN in Maryland or North Carolina?

I was arrested for a PI but, it was deferred will I still be able to take the NClex exam?

I am applying to nursing school in florida to become an RN. when I was 18, and through a huge misunderstand, I was arrested for domestic battery. will this prevent me from being registered?

Does anyone know of any places that will hire an RN with a DUI in NC? There has to be places that give nurses second chances...I need a job been out of work 15 months and counting since the incident occurred. No success..to God be the Glory for only he can Judge me...

Where are the Jobs for RNs with DWIs in NC?

I pled guilty to public intoxification, disorderly conduct for cussing police and interferring with police for not giving them my name how is this going to affect my license

Telisha in Gary, Indiana said: I live in the state of Indiana. Any DWI on your record out here you will not be accepted in any medical programs. I don't know if it is different in your state. Better to ask the school before you pay for those classes.

a dui in the state of indiana is not an automatic felony. Dui's do not prevent one from being accepted into a nursing program. I had a dark time in my life and received a few dui's. I am being monitored by the INSAP and doing well. More employers than not can hire you. I have dui felony charges pending and have been hired. I am very grateful that I did not hurt another person and that my profession still embraces me!

I have a couple questions and hope some of you can help me with answers. Recently I was in the car with someone who had antidepressants and antianxiety medication in their car. I was charged with Class E of a substance along with the driver of the car. Without my knowledge of them even being in the car, but just by being there I got charged too. I ended up having to go to court but the truth prevailed , and indeed the meds were proven to not be mine. Heres my question; The charges were dismissed(esponged) from my record. But, Will that still show up on my CORI report and prevent my chances of becoming a nurse? I am working so hard to fufill my nursing career, but would rather know now if it would prevent my chances of becoming employed rather than finding out further down the road. Also, does traffic violations, license suspensions, or car accidents show up on CORI reports? And, do all states have CORI reports, or does just Massachusetts have them? I'd appreciate it if some people could help me with some answers to these questions.Ive been looking everywhere for info and came across this site and think some of you may be able to help me! Thank you! Hope to hear from someone soon!

Gloria in Chicopee, Massachusetts said: I have a couple questions and hope some of you can help me with answers. Recently I was in the car with someone who had antidepressants and antianxiety medication in their car. I was charged with Class E of a substance along with the driver of the car. Without my knowledge of them even being in the car, but just by being there I got charged too. I ended up having to go to court but the truth prevailed , and indeed the meds were proven to not be mine. Heres my question; The charges were dismissed(esponged) from my record. But, Will that still show up on my CORI report and prevent my chances of becoming a nurse? I am working so hard to fufill my nursing career, but would rather know now if it would prevent my chances of becoming employed rather than finding out further down the road. Also, does traffic violations, license suspensions, or car accidents show up on CORI reports? And, do all states have CORI reports, or does just Massachusetts have them? I'd appreciate it if some people could help me with some answers to these questions.Ive been looking everywhere for info and came across this site and think some of you may be able to help me! Thank you! Hope to hear from someone soon!

Make sure they did expunged your record. Even when the courts say your record is expunged you need to do paperwork to have it removed. Even when they pull your CORI (most states if not all will) you still need to write a letter of explanation. Unless you have an extreme record most can overlook it or work with you to licence you. The employers on the other hand might follow stricter rules. Don't let this prevent you from trying.

Gloria in Chicopee, Massachusetts said: I have a couple questions and hope some of you can help me with answers. Recently I was in the car with someone who had antidepressants and antianxiety medication in their car. I was charged with Class E of a substance along with the driver of the car. Without my knowledge of them even being in the car, but just by being there I got charged too. I ended up having to go to court but the truth prevailed , and indeed the meds were proven to not be mine. Heres my question; The charges were dismissed(esponged) from my record. But, Will that still show up on my CORI report and prevent my chances of becoming a nurse? I am working so hard to fufill my nursing career, but would rather know now if it would prevent my chances of becoming employed rather than finding out further down the road. Also, does traffic violations, license suspensions, or car accidents show up on CORI reports? And, do all states have CORI reports, or does just Massachusetts have them? I'd appreciate it if some people could help me with some answers to these questions.Ive been looking everywhere for info and came across this site and think some of you may be able to help me! Thank you! Hope to hear from someone soon!

Make sure they did expunged your record. Even when the courts say your record is expunged you need to do paperwork to have it removed. Even when they pull your CORI (most states if not all will) you still need to write a letter of explanation. Unless you have an extreme record most can overlook it or work with you to licence you. The employers on the other hand might follow stricter rules. Don't let this prevent you from trying.

I am wondering if someone can PLEASE help me figure this out. I am currently in pre-nursing and have applied to two nursing schools, (awaiting responses. I currently have my nurse aide I and have applied at a well respected local nursing home. Here is my worry: 3 years ago I went through a very bad divorce after 17 years of marriage, and made some really bad choices, i was arrested for precription fraud, cocaine possession, paraphenila possession. These charges were spread out over a year, I ended up with 1 conviction, which I paid alot to have fully expunged and the others were arrest that were dismissed with no plea bargin or anything just flat dismissed.
Here is my question: will the nurins home in NC be able to see my arrest (I have no convictions due to expungement) and if so can they refuse to hire me based on arrest that were dismissed. Also will I be able to get my nursing licsense with 3 arrest (no convictions) on my record.
I regret that time in my life SOOO much and have turned my life around 110%, I am just really really scarred that I am doomed over the arrest. PLEASE any advice would be great

nurse info in Sudbury, Massachusetts said: i was arrested for getting into a fight but never convicted will this stop me from becoming a nurse

Been thru this, they will want a notarized explanation but you will still get licensed and hired- k midthun RN

i was just arrested in a car where occupants had narcotics we got pulled over and i WAS arrested for possesion of narcs they were not mine but they dont believe me. will i lose my massachuttes nursing lic because of this

screwed nursing student in Apalachicola, Florida said: I from Fl and what I've been told and understood if you've been arrested you've got a problem even if not convicted.

they will ask if it shows up on your record, but if your not charged and explain, you shuold be fine.

Does any one know if fl has a rule about how many years a DUI must have been ago before a hospital will hire you as a rn? Also if u already work in a hospital will they fire you for getting a DUI if not a certified liscense position? I previous DUI that was dropped to wreck less and they know I had completed my probation or that and I was hired. Wasn't sure if they would feel the same way if I am currently working for them? Any help from people in fl or similiar situations would be greatly appreciated!!!

Upset Student In Fl in Zephyrhills, Florida said: Does any one know if fl has a rule about how many years a DUI must have been ago before a hospital will hire you as a rn? Also if u already work in a hospital will they fire you for getting a DUI if not a certified liscense position? I previous DUI that was dropped to wreck less and they know I had completed my probation or that and I was hired. Wasn't sure if they would feel the same way if I am currently working for them? Any help from people in fl or similiar situations would be greatly appreciated!!!

Wow I am extremely tired sorry for the grammar issues...I have a previous DUI and it was dropped to wreck less and they know I had previously been on probation which they didn't seem thrilled
About. So I am nervous of this will make me lose my job? Also if fl has a rule about how long it must be before they hire u as an RN

Telisha in Gary, Indiana said: Well in the State of Indiana a DWI is a felony, they do not take lightly to DWI's. A felony keeps you out of any medical program so you wont event be able to apply for the program.

DWI's are not automatically felonies in indiana. they can be a class a or b misdemeanor as well.

I have ran into a dwi conviction and wanted to obtain a license to own a home health care facility. If u have been convicted of any of the following convictions ever in life , you will not be able to obtain any type of license in the medical field for the penal safety and health codes 250 and 250.006Texas Health & Safety Code - Section 250.006. Convictions Barring Employment
§ 250.006. CONVICTIONS BARRING EMPLOYMENT. (a) A person
for whom the facility is entitled to obtain criminal history record
information may not be employed in a facility if the person has been
convicted of an offense listed in this subsection:
(1) an offense under Chapter 19, Penal Code (criminal
homicide);
(2) an offense under Chapter 20, Penal Code
(kidnapping and unlawful restraint );
(3) an offense under Section 21.11, Penal Code
(indecency with a child);
(4) an offense under Section 22.011, Penal Code
(sexual assault);
(5) an offense under Section 22.02, Penal Code
(aggravated assault);
(6) an offense under Section 22.04, Penal Code (injury
to a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual);
(7) an offense under Section 22.041, Penal Code
(abandoning or endangering child);
(8) an offense under Section 22.08, Penal Code (aiding
suicide);
(9) an offense under Section 25.031, Penal Code
(agreement to abduct from custody);
(10) an offense under Section 25.08, Penal Code (sale
or purchase of a child);
(11) an offense under Section 28.02, Penal Code
(arson);
(12) an offense under Section 29.02, Penal Code
(robbery);
(13) an offense under Section 29.03, Penal Code
(aggravated robbery); or
(14) a conviction under the laws of another state,

I have been a RN for 20 years my issues started with match.com Altho the few things on my record are ALL Nolo, (except a trespass @ age 18 for sleeping in the basement of my boyfriends cousin (with him) his mom did not like me and had me arressted) Anyway I am a NEonatal ICU nurse ans well as multiple other disiplines and I have applied to OVER 15 area Florida Hospitals over 50-60 positions and have not been hired for any of them! the board of nursing put me on a 3 year compliance quarterly reports (over in July 2012) but was mandated in 05 but the compliance (probation) in Tolled: which means is put on hold if you cease to hold a jon that does NOT require you to have an nursing license (ie: u go to work at the Macys counter instead of working as an RN in a hospital) SO HOW DOES ON FIND A K=JOB AS A RN WHEN THE NOLO'S ON HER RECORD KEEP THE HOSPITALS FROM HIRING HER???? And in FL if you donyt have the last year current in a hospital they dont WONT hire you cause u dont have the "last year in hospital exp" WTF???????
I works and have 20+ years of Experience i have NEVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can anyone Help with advice or an Amazing ATTORNEY???
I loved being a nurse!

NursingStudent said: I had a similar situation. I was arrested for misdemanor possesionof marijuanna in the state of Fla and believe me this will haunt you! I didn't get booked or anything and I was not convicted but the medical profession will treat any arrest as a conviction. Unless you get your record sealed/expunged you will not be allowed into clinicals and will be unable to complete your program requirements. I had my record sealed and I am now in my last semester of nursing school but the battle is not over. I have to make a special appeal to the board of nursing complete with notarized sealed copies of all documents pretaining to this arrest to have the priviledge of sitting for the boards. I have been on the dean's list since I got into college and will graduate with honors but that doesn't mean anything if I can't take the NCLEX. Dot your i's and mind your q's YOU HAVE TO ADMIT ANY/ALL ARRESTS to the board of nursing.

What was the outcome of this? Did you get to sit for the NCLEX? Did you get a job?

Thank you for your response, I really appreciate it. I will share this information. Good Luck to you!

hopless in Sarasota, Florida said: I have been a RN for 20 years my issues started with match.com Altho the few things on my record are ALL Nolo, (except a trespass @ age 18 for sleeping in the basement of my boyfriends cousin (with him) his mom did not like me and had me arressted) Anyway I am a NEonatal ICU nurse ans well as multiple other disiplines and I have applied to OVER 15 area Florida Hospitals over 50-60 positions and have not been hired for any of them! the board of nursing put me on a 3 year compliance quarterly reports (over in July 2012) but was mandated in 05 but the compliance (probation) in Tolled: which means is put on hold if you cease to hold a jon that does NOT require you to have an nursing license (ie: u go to work at the Macys counter instead of working as an RN in a hospital) SO HOW DOES ON FIND A K=JOB AS A RN WHEN THE NOLO'S ON HER RECORD KEEP THE HOSPITALS FROM HIRING HER???? And in FL if you donyt have the last year current in a hospital they dont WONT hire you cause u dont have the "last year in hospital exp" WTF???????
I works and have 20+ years of Experience i have NEVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can anyone Help with advice or an Amazing ATTORNEY???
I loved being a nurse!

This is so sad. I can't believe how strickt and unaccepting people are or the rules are. I guess if nothing ever bad happens to someone they simply can't relate and they may feel others shouldn't be hired. I have learned to not judge unless I have been in the same shoes as someone. I have also learned to Never say Never, because no one knows until they are in a situation. I hope someone has good advise for you. Good Luck!

StudentRN in Yosemite, California said: I was just accepted to a BSN program in California. I have worked very hard to get accepted due to long waiting lists here. My question is, will a Marijuana ticket back in 2003 prevent me from getting licensed?

No it will not

Hi I was wondering if anyone can give me any advice. A friend of mine is an LPN and up for license renewal this year. He has been having some maritial problems and depression in the past 5 months. Last month he was arrested for 2 DUI's (10 days apart) he has not been convicted yet, will he be able to renew his license? What should he do? He lives in PA. He has been a nurse for 6 years and just made some poor choices in the last month or two. thanks

Diane in Riverside, New Jersey said: I wouldnt say that you are jaded,Garden Girl, you are frustrated. I have been in a treatment program for over three years now. I want to go back to work as an LPN. But I havent worked since March of 04, so I now have to retake my boards. In NJ they have a program called RAMP that nurses have to do if deemed necessary, for things like DUI's and drug abuse. I am hoping I wont have to enroll because it is 5 years at 100$ per month. I never went to work impaired. But I have had DUI"s. If I am forced into this program I may just forget about the entire nursing thing. I am sober and have been for over a year. I even had to do jail time for my DUI"s. I think I have been punished enough. I am still in my treatment program, because I am also an abuse survivor, and have severe PTSD, and Major depression. Because of my disabilties, it would be impossible for me to do everything that this program requires. So hang in there, at least all you have to do is retake your boards, I have this and more to deal with, just to earn a paycheck!

Remember the saying, "you can never be needier than your patients." I'm not saying we aren't, but you won't get any sympathy in the medical professional revealing your weaknesses. Just admit you showed poor judgement and will never, ever do it again. AND DON'T.

rob said: Kiss your ass goodbye, Forget having an attorney represent you! DWI in the U.S. under the all seeing EYE of MADD, the lap dog of the juducial system has made having any kind of trail a joke. The modern equivalent of the old west saying that the were going to give the person a fair trial, then after were going to hang them! There is no extreme that these revenge hungry poeple will go to take away rights that in most countries consider common sense. recent case against a man in Minnisota points this out. He was convicted for DWI for falling asleep in his car, of which , in many cases is the only place that one can find shelter during an emotion episode with a spose or family member in inclement weather orcircumstances.

You are so correct. These public advocacy groups are power-mad and have reduced medical professionals, teachers and social workers to Roman slaves with their unrealistic demands and rights. How do they earn a living?

GIVEN UP in Antioch, California said: I am so happy for you and I don't even know you. I wish I were in your shoes. I have been looking since 2008 for a job, went to school for Sterile Processing, graduated and still can't find a job. NOt even clerical.

I just really have given up today. People say network-I have given my resume to people that I know that work in places that they say are hiring and never hear from them again. I am so frustrated. I have prayed, and prayed and prayed and I know the LOrd is not leaving me, I just know that he has so many people to help right now.

I'm desperate and now me and my spouse are talking about breaking up and going our separate ways because it's just too hard on him. I agreed. I have no more fight in me. I'm just so tired of hearing about the bills and can't do anything about it. My unemployment will be ending for good in November (99 weeks) So the best I can do is take our little one's and go and stay at my dad's one bedroom apt in a senor community and hope for the best for the next two years. I'm happy for you though. One less person in depression.

Get out of California.

1mrnurse in Corpus Christi, Texas said: Hello: As you should know, an arrest record will forever show any, any, any arrest you have ever been arrested for. You do have the option of showing by certified court record that the charge was dismissed. But how many employers would even ask; most presume that if you were arrested for a charge obviously you were guilty.
It is not fare but it is true. 1mrnurse

This is true HOWEVER I am sure the employer would be looking for the result because if the charge is listed but no conviction (people dealing with CORI Checks know how to read them and understand them) then you were arrested but were you charged were you convicted? If yes then the result is there also. They can not ASSUME people are guilty because they were arrested that is crazy.When and if you are ever called for jury duty remember that your dealing with lives in your hands and just because someone is in court as a defendant it DOES NOT mean they are Automatically GUILTY . There is a difference between being arrested and being charged with something.There are many parts to this and it is called the Judicial System.

sharimagia in Brooklyn, New York said: I was wondering if you have a conviction and you tell the boards, is it on your license? If you have a seal conviction, do you still have to tell the boards about it? When you do, does that mean potential employers will be able to know about it because your license says you do?

I believe that there is a general law that all hospitals,schools,nursing facilities,have to do a CORI check so whether the BON knows or not it is on the CORI as sealed so they know something is there which gets them more curious one would think so the employer would see there was something. Be honest and upfront before they even run the CORI if they can still hire you within their guidelines maybe you will have a shot at it esp if you really want the job. They will appreciate your honesty and it will lessen your anxiety.