Hello,
I found this site by browsing. I am VERY impressed by it and I am hopeful I will get some advice, encouragement, etc. I am about to enter an LPN program at a local community college. I am nervous and afraid of what my future holds for me. The reason why is....I am a convicted felon since 9/05. I am trying to turn my life around and so far it's been good. I am currently on probation with about another year to go. I was convicted of forgery/uttering a forged instrument/grand theft...Ouch that hurt to say. Anyway, I was in Florida at the time and lost my CNA status. My licence was revoked and I surrendered it. Nursing has always been my passion and I spoke to the nursing director at my future college and told her the whole ugly story. she said it would not stop me from attending school but I may have a problem taking the exam to get my license. She suggested I call the state office who makes the decisions. I did that and again told the whole ugly story. The woman told me the decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; but, if she was me she would go for it. I was encouraged and applied. It hasn't been easy and I am still afraid. If God can make a way for me to get licensed, will I be able to convince someone to hire me? My conviction costed me my freedom, my marriage, the lists goes on. Is there anyone out there who can share something...anything with me? Am I chasing the wrong dream? I was an excellent CNA who made a bad choice. I have rededicated my life to Christ who is my Lord and Savior. I now manage my emotions instead of my emotions managing me. Open for comments. Thanks!
I found this site by browsing. I am VERY impressed by it and I am hopeful I will get some advice, encouragement, etc. I am about to enter an LPN program at a local community college. I am nervous and afraid of what my future holds for me. The reason why is....I am a convicted felon since 9/05. I am trying to turn my life around and so far it's been good. I am currently on probation with about another year to go. I was convicted of forgery/uttering a forged instrument/grand theft...Ouch that hurt to say. Anyway, I was in Florida at the time and lost my CNA status. My licence was revoked and I surrendered it. Nursing has always been my passion and I spoke to the nursing director at my future college and told her the whole ugly story. she said it would not stop me from attending school but I may have a problem taking the exam to get my license. She suggested I call the state office who makes the decisions. I did that and again told the whole ugly story. The woman told me the decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; but, if she was me she would go for it. I was encouraged and applied. It hasn't been easy and I am still afraid. If God can make a way for me to get licensed, will I be able to convince someone to hire me? My conviction costed me my freedom, my marriage, the lists goes on. Is there anyone out there who can share something...anything with me? Am I chasing the wrong dream? I was an excellent CNA who made a bad choice. I have rededicated my life to Christ who is my Lord and Savior. I now manage my emotions instead of my emotions managing me. Open for comments. Thanks!