An article in the Kentucky Board of Nursing newsletter, KBN Nursing Connection, Winter 08, Edition 14, discussed Criminal Conviction Reporting.
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Any applicant seeking licensure in the state of Kentucky, whether by exam, endorsement, reinstatement, or renewal, must answer the criminal background question on the application, “Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony?”
Most applicants understand and answer honestly and correctly. However, there does seem to be some confusion as to what exactly needs to be reported. DUIs must be reported.
An exception to this is misdemeanors older than five years. These convictions must be reported on an application, however, you are NOT required to submit a letter of explanation or certified copy of the court record. A criminal conviction that has been sealed, dismissed, or expunged by a court of law does NOT have to be reported.
All felony convictions, regardless of age, must be reported on
the application, and you must submit a letter of explanation
and a certified copy of the court record.
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For the full article, see http://kbn.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/5B0A31B1-5449-4DEF-A120-460F77EF8724/0/con0708w.pdf. Page 8.
Dear Mandford, I cannot give you legal advice on this blog. I would suggest you schedule a legal consultation with a licensure defense attorney in your state.
Posted by: Nursing Law Bandit | December 21, 2008 at 09:48 AM
I am considering going to school for registered nursing but I have a criminal backgroung. What I am most worried about are cases where a person can get licensed with a felony conviction. Is this possible?
Posted by: Manford GIrten | December 21, 2008 at 09:45 AM