Under the NPA, registered nurses must report criminal convictions to the BRN. This includes any conviction due to a guilty plea or verdict, as well as a plea of nolo contendere (“no contest”) to criminal charges. If a conviction was later set aside after a no-contest plea, it must still be disclosed. This includes convictions for infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies, as well as military convictions, dishonorable discharges, and juvenile crimes for which you were tried as an adult. However, arrests that did not lead to a conviction, and infractions with a fine of less than $1,000 do not need to be reported, unless the infraction involved alcohol or controlled substances. Similarly, traffic offenses with a fine of less than $1,000 do not need to be reported. In a report to the BRN, a licensee must provide: A detailed written explanation of the facts and circumstances related to the conviction; Documents related to the arrest and conviction, including court documents; and Any mitigating evidence or evidence of rehabilitation. Failure to disclose all or part of a conviction may result in disciplinary action. If the charge is substantially related to the duties of a registered nurse, then the BRN may issue discipline, including probation, suspension, revocation, or denial of a license. Because there is a potential for discipline associated with reporting a conviction, you should consult with an experienced San Diego healthcare license defense attorney before submitting this information to the Board.