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Felon wants job as Cosmetologist

I am an LPN and have first offender charges of prescription fraud (doctor shopping) on my record. Due to injuries sustained in an auto accident and medications needed and prescribed by my neurologist, I can no longer practice as a nurse. I have undergone extensive counseling and am still paying fines. I wanted to contest the charges due to my medical records supporting my prescriptions. I instead was advised to take these charges to avoid another more severe charge.

My question is, can my charges on my record affect my application and testing to be a licensed cosmetologist? I want to be a productive citizen of society and support my son and myself. I want to try something else and I think I can and will enjoy this field but want to know these things before I invest the money in training.

Felon wants job as Cosmetologist

Unfortunately you are forced to change careers. Barbering/Cosmetology is a great field to get into not only for employment but there are are opportunities for self-employment down the line. I know of felons who have good careers in that field. I would suggest that you contact the Cosmetology Licensing Board in your state. They will be able to tell you if you are eligible. If you are unemployed, you may even be eligible for for free training through your state's department of labor