A Reminder to Nurses Renewing Their License

Ohio nurses renewing their licenses with a criminal conviction may be unsure what to do when it comes time to answering some of the questions on the license renewal form.

I can hear the gasps already. " A NURSE with a criminal record!?"

Oh PLEASE! If you are convicted of a traffic violation you have a criminal record! So please, step down from your "pulpit".

If you aren't sure what to do or how to answer some of these questions on your renewal form, be sure to seek legal advice if your conviction IS for more than a minor traffic violation. The conviction may not make a difference in your ability to renew your license and may have no impact on your ability to practice nursing, BUT, providing the wrong answer might affect your renewal process. If it delays it beyond the expiration date on your current license you might not be able to practice until things are cleared up.

Some links that might be able to provide assistance:

My 2 Cents Blog by Latonia Denise Wright, RN, BSN, JD

Frequently Asked Questions about Renewing/Reactivating/Reinstating Licenses

Ohio Nursing License Renewal Forms

Criminal Records Check Information in Ohio

Information regarding expungement of criminal records in Ohio can be found on the Ohio Legal Services web site.