What are Class B misdemeanors in New York State?
Class B misdemeanors: up to three months in jail and/or a $500 fine (or double the defendant’s gain). Some misdemeanors (such as those in the state’s vehicle and traffic laws) are unclassified. When that’s the case, the specific law or ordinance will generally state the potential penalties. (N.Y. Penal Law §§ 60.01, 60.27, 70.13, 80.05 (2019).)
What makes a misdemeanor a felony in New York?
Most misdemeanors are categorized as class A (the more serious misdemeanors) or class B. Offenses that carry potential penalties of 15 days or less in jail (or only a fine) are considered violations rather than crimes. And any crime that’s punishable by imprisonment for more than a year is considered a felony in New York, as in most states.
What happens to a Rn with a drug conviction?
The diagnosis of a substance related disorder could result in the Board denying licensure or in offering an applicant a Consent Order with a restricted license and probation. Such a diagnosis may also be the basis for license suspension or revocation.
When did I get my nursing license for a misdemeanor?
I went through the same process of getting my nursing license with for a misdemeanor of providing alcohol to someone who was under the age of 21. I was barely 21 at the time and handed a beer to someone who was not 21 with some undercover officers around. My misdemeanor was much more current (about 3 years) from when I graduated nursing school.
Can a registered nurse be convicted of a misdemeanor?
Keep in mind that sometimes states, and employers will place a question on the application that asks, “Have you ever been convicted of a Felony, Misdemeanor, etc.” So you want to keep that in mind. Should You Give Up On Your Dream of Being a Registered Nurse (RN)?
Can you get a RN license with a dismissed or expunged conviction?
Applying for a RN License with a Dismissed or Expunged Conviction? If you are applying for a RN license and have a past arrest that was “dismissed” by the courts, you probably still have to disclose it to the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
Do you have to take infection control to get a NYS nursing license?
You do not have to take additional infection control coursework to qualify for a nursing license. However, after obtaining a New York LPN or RN license, you must take infection control coursework every four years or qualify for an exemption. Graduates of Nursing Schools NOT registered with NYSED.
Who is responsible for registering nursing in NY?
Answer: In New York State, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is responsible for “approving” (registering) nursing education programs. A list of NYSED registered nursing education programs is available at www.nysed.gov/heds/IRPSL1.html.