It depends on the misdemeanor and on the state to which you are applying. It does help if a nurse is able to spell...
Yes, generally. It will depend on what misdemeanor, and the laws in your area. However, there really isn't a simple or quick answer to this question because it depends on a lot of factors like what the conviction was for, etc... The best thing to do is to talk to someone at the Board that handles nurse licensing in your state. A search of their website might also tell you one way or the other.
While a misdemeanor might normally not prevent your licensure, the fact that it was drug related might. You will have to contact the state agency that licenses nurses in Iowa and ask.
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1787
New Jersey
It is possible for a registered nurse to lose their license due to a misdemeanor, depending on the severity of the offense and the regulations in the state where they are licensed. Nurses are held to high ethical standards and any criminal conviction can impact their ability to practice nursing.
Yes, underage drinking is a misdemeanor. It is considered a MIP, Minor in possession. In the state of Michigan, both are misdemeanor's.
New Jersey became a state Dec 18, 1787.
Abraham Lincoln
Misdemeanor offenses occurring after your 18th birthday will become a part of your permanent criminal history record.
New Jersey was the 3rd state in the USA, it became a state on December 18, 1787.