Q: I was arrested In 2010. No charges, no court appearance. Do I need to bring this up before applying to an RN Program?
Will this come up in my FBI background check?
A: Read the application carefully, some ask for convictions while others ask for arrests. Convictions will certainly appear on the FBI employment background check, but only some arrests for the past 7 years will. Also, some type of tickets and citations will also appear. These "non-convictions" are included for seven years, after which they are cleared from your criminal history. The best policy is not to lie. Be honest. An arrest 9-years ago over a misunderstanding that lead to no charges should not disqualify you from a program.
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