CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK
Ohio law requires all individuals who apply for a license or certificate with the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) to submit fingerprints for criminal record checks completed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The Board of Nursing does NOT process any fingerprints, whether captured electronically or on cardstock. All fingerprint processing is completed by BCI.
LIST OF POTENTIALLY DISQUALIFYING OFFENSES
Applicants for a license or certificate that have pled guilty to, been convicted of, or been found judicially guilty of any the following crimes may be disqualified from being licensed as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, dialysis technician intern, dialysis technician, certified community health worker, or medication aide. The following crimes are considered by the Board of Nursing (Board) to be directly related to the duties/responsibilities of the licensed occupations: Click here to review the entire list of disqualifying offenses.
If you have something in your background that you are not sure if it will interfere with you obtaining your nursing license, please contact the Ohio Board of Nursing using the steps outlined on their website. Link below.
Michigan's Laws are similar to Ohio's but compliance may vary. Here are some useful links if you are a Michigan resident or looking to license in Michigan.
PUBLIC HEALTH CODE (EXCERPT)Act 368 of 1978
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
611 W. Ottawa
Lansing, MI 48933
517-241-0199
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