Important Update for Ohio Nurses Regarding Criminal Reporting Requirements
For many years, Ohio nurses were generally not required to report most criminal matters to the Ohio Board of Nursing until the time of license renewal. That reporting standard has changed significantly.
Effective February 1, 2024, Ohio law now requires prompt disclosure of certain criminal matters within 30 days of the triggering event. This change has a direct impact on the professional licenses of nurses across the state.
Under the current rules, Ohio nursing licensees must now report within 30 days any of the following:
Any felony offense
Any misdemeanor that directly and substantially relates to the practice of nursing
Any violation of a drug-related law
Any offense involving driving while impaired or physical control while under the influence
The reporting obligation is triggered by a conviction, guilty plea, finding of guilt, or acceptance into a diversion program or Intervention in Lieu of Conviction (ILC).
Prior to this rule change, nurses … Continue reading
