I got a letter after passing the NCLEX saying I was prohibited from practicing because of a retail theft 10 years ago. I am panicking. The document asks me to explain in my own words what happened and also asks me to provide court documents. I never went to court, was never charged/prosecuted and it's asking me for documents I simply do not have the because I was never in court. I was arrested and I was at the police station until my parents picked me up because I was a minor. Help!

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Wow, that must have been a huge disappointment! I would start by telling them exactly what you've just told us. Good luck. Oh, one more thing, this post is a little confusing. Were you actually jailed or just had to wait at the police station until your parents arrived?

Get a disposition/arrest record from the court, send it in with your written explanation.

Contact a lawyer who specializes in this type of law immediately- before sending a response to the BON.

Hi I am sorry I wrote this in a panic while on the phone with police. I was not jailed. I was sitting in the police department in a little room next to a police officer writing my report and stayed there until my parents arrived.

This is a good suggestion although the disposition/arrest record will be coming from the police department and not from the court even though the document asks for something sealed from the circuit court.

You need a lawyer.

everything worked out, my license posted online and I am feeling stellar. If you come across this don't hesitate to message me!

Reading your post has given me hope. THANK YOU!! Can you tell me a little about what you wrote in the letter? I don't want to write too much or not enough.

Hi,

I'm going through a similar situation. I would appreciate it if you would message me. Thanks so much!

Hi newRN i don't come on here a ton. Did it get worked out? do you need tips? Thanks!

I passed my NCLEX ON 6/14. I sent in all the paperwork they requested for a conviction from 2007. I'm a nervous wreck waiting for a response. Do you know how long it usually takes for the board to review and make a decision?

Thanks in advance for any help or advice!