Can you be a nurse with a felony in Arkansas?

Can you be a nurse with a felony in Arkansas?

A: According to the ASBN Nurse Practice Act (Sub Chapter Section 3-17-87-312, no person shall be eligible to receive or hold a license issued by the board if that person has pleaded guilty, nolo contendere, or been found guilty of any of the offenses (as identified in Arkansas Code, ACA § 17-3-102).

How long does a DWI stay on record in Arkansas?

5 years

Can the Board of Nursing see expunged records?

Usually the Board of Nursing has access to all your records, even those that are expunged.

Can I work as a nurse with a criminal record?

Getting nursing jobs are very competitive and having that criminal record will not get you a job. Most employers can overlook small time offenses not evolving violence or theft. The risk assessment they do is the likely-hood of the offense re-occurring in a clinical setting and when the offense was committed.

How long does a background check take for nursing license?

Results generally take 3 to 4 weeks. The report will be sent to the Board and the applicant. The applicant will need the verification number to follow-up if the background report is not received by the Board.

How long does your convictions stay on criminal record?

Although convictions and cautions stay on the Police National Computer until you reach 100 years old (they are not deleted before then), they don’t always have to be disclosed. Many people don’t know the details of their record and it’s important to get this right before disclosing to employers.

Can I be sacked for a criminal conviction?

If your employer were to discover your conviction, you may be dismissed if you had not informed them of it. For employers who don’t make it clear whether you should disclose convictions received during employment, then there is no legal obligation on you to do so.

Do I have to tell an employer about my criminal record?

Practical information & advice. You only have to disclose your record to an employer if they ask you. Many employers ask at some point and if your convictions are unspent, you legally need to disclose them. If they ask you and you don’t disclose, they could later revoke the job offer or you could be dismissed.

Does your criminal record clear after 7 years UK?

Why is it still on my record? Since 2006, the police retain details of all recordable offences until you reach 100 years of age. Your conviction will always show on your police records but the conviction may not show on your criminal record check that is used for employment vetting purposes.

What can’t you do with a criminal record UK?

In theory, having a criminal record in Britain should not prevent a person from doing much, unless it is for violent or sexual offences. But in practice, the legal obligation to disclose a record, and the discrimination that follows, restricts access to everything from jobs to insurance, loans and travel.

How long does your criminal record last UK?

If you admit an offence, the police can give you an informed warning without going to court. A warning is not a conviction. It stays on your criminal record for 12 months. This applies to both adults and young people under 18 years old.

Can I work for the NHS with a criminal record?

Although a criminal conviction in itself does not prevent anyone from working in the NHS, some types of offences, for example involving violence or sexual abuse, may indicate that an applicant is unsuitable to have access to patients and should not be employed.

What jobs can’t you get with a criminal record?

Here are seven jobs you’ll probably never get with a criminal record.

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• Law enforcement.
• Finance.
• Retail.
• Government.

What do employers look for in a DBS check?

A standard DBS check is suitable for certain roles, such as a security guard. The certificate will contain details of both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are held on the Police National Computer, which are not subject to filtering.