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Can you be a CNA with a felony in Kansas?
Felony Crimes Against Persons are an automatic bar to Kansas nursing licensure as set by the Kansas legislature; it would require a LAW (statute) change by the Kansas legislature to allow licensure.
Can a convicted felon become a CNA?
Having a felony conviction will not immediately bar you from getting your CNA certification. Every state has a board of nursing that issues the CNA licenses. They typically treat someone who is applying for certification with a past criminal conviction on a case-by-case basis.
What is a protected conviction?
Protected convictions or cautions are convictions or cautions which are filtered during the DBS check process – this means that they will not appear on the DBS certificate. It used to be the case that all convictions and cautions would appear on a DBS check, until this practice was successfully challenged in court.
Can a felon work at Walgreens?
Walgreens will look for any felony conviction in the past seven years and will not deny your application because of a felony. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Can a person with a criminal record get an LPN license?
Having a criminal record might not keep you from earning your LPN license, but it is important to be honest about a criminal past when making an application or undergoing a background check.
Can you be a nurse if you have a felony?
Being a nurse requires you to be around very pertinent but private information every single day. The board will not want someone around that type of information if they can’t even be honest on their application about any crimes they have committed. If you have not already, it’s wise to try to get your felony or misdemeanor expunged.
Can a criminal arrest or conviction affect your nursing license?
This information covers how and when a criminal arrest or conviction can jeopardize your nursing license or ability to receive a nursing license. The Georgia Board of Nursing has established polices and procedures for who may become a licensed nurse in Georgia and when a nurse’s license in in jeopardy of being revoked.
Do you need a criminal record to become a practical nurse?
A criminal record won’t always stand in your way of becoming a licensed practical nurse, but it could put up a few roadblocks. Licensing laws vary from state to state, so where you live has a tremendous impact on how potential employers will view your criminal record. The type of offense on your record also makes a difference.