Can a felon be registered nurse in Va?

The Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON) regulates the practice of nursing in the state of Virginia. The VBON has a set of requirements for licensure, including a requirement that applicants be of good moral character. As part of the application process, applicants must disclose any criminal convictions. The VBON will review the applicant's criminal history and make a determination on whether the applicant is eligible for licensure.

In general, a person who has been convicted of a felony may be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Virginia if the conviction is not directly related to the practice of nursing and the person has demonstrated good moral character since the conviction. However, the VBON considers each case individually and there are no guarantees that a person with a felony conviction will be granted a license.

If you have a felony conviction and you are interested in becoming a registered nurse in Virginia, you should contact the VBON for more information about the licensure process.