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Can I Still Become A Nurse In Illinois With A Past Felony? Advice Needed

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Hi everyone,

Location: Illinois

I could really use some guidance from anyone familiar with Illinois nursing requirements or record-clearing laws. When I was younger, I made serious mistakes that resulted in a felony. I’ve spent the years since turning my life around — last year I went back to school, completed all of my nursing prerequisites, and finished with a 4.0 GPA. I was planning to apply to the nursing program next year.

Recently, I accepted a job offer, but once my background check came back, they rescinded it because of my felony. That honestly hit me hard and made me realize I need to deal with my record before trying to move forward in the medical field.

Charges:

2016

• Resisting/Obstructing Officer Causing Injury — Guilty Felony

• Aggravated Battery – Specific Persons — Nolle Pros Felony

• Aggravated Assault on Officer/EMS — Nolle Pros Felony

2018

• Domestic Battery (Physical Contact) — Nolle Pros Misdemeanor

• Domestic Battery Causing Bodily Harm — Nolle Pros Misdemeanor

2014

• Domestic Battery Causing Bodily Harm — Nolle Pros Misdemeanor

• Domestic Battery (Physical Contact) — Nolle Pros Misdemeanor

I’m trying to figure out:

  • Whether I still have a realistic path to becoming a nurse in Illinois (or potentially an X-ray tech or another healthcare role)

  • If expungement or sealing is possible for my situation

  • If anyone here has gone through similar situation and was still able to work in healthcare

  • Recommendations for an attorney in DuPage County who handles expungement/record sealing

I’ve worked hard to change, stay on a positive path, and build a future where I can help people. I really want to do this the right way and be prepared before I apply to a nursing program.

Any advice, shared experiences, or direction is appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

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