What Shows up on a Background Check for Nursing School?
Nursing schools usually conduct a federal criminal background check on applicants for nursing positions. Before a national criminal registry was created, people with criminal records could move from state to state, and employers would not find out about convictions in other states. With the new system, an employer can see convictions for crimes committed in any state and the penalty, including prison time, probation, or a fine. Different school utilize different background check services, but most of them check for the following:
- Criminal conviction history
- Criminal incidents that did not result in a conviction (usually 7 years back)
- Citations and Fines
- Credit History
- Housing History
Nurse Background Check
Depending on the nature of the crime, an applicant might or might not be able to get a job as a nurse with a criminal record. Laws vary from state to state. The information from the background check services generally include:
- Date of birth
- Divorces and marriages
- Current driver’s license or state ID number
- Legal name
- Other names, including criminal aliases
- Property owned
- Tax liens
Criminal Background Checks for Nursing Program
Some nursing schools conduct a state background check instead of a federal one. This will only show crimes committed in the state where the person is applying for a job. If a person is on probation for a crime committed in another state, that will usually show up in the background check. Some state background checks also include a review of civil cases.
Many states check the backgrounds of people applying for nursing student positions to find out if they have a record for abuse or neglect. A nursing district can also conduct other background checks. This can include a review of education and employment history, military records, and credit reports.
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