DUI's & Licensure

llg, PhD, RN · Jul 9, 2003

I am so happy that the school is allowing you to continue and have high hopes that you will become a good nurse someday.

Aren't you glad you talked with the school? Doesn't it feel like a bit of a weight was lifted from your shoulders? Isn't that better than hiding it/sneaking around?

Best wishes,

llg

MelRN13 · Jul 9, 2003

Your State Board of Nursing should have a website with general information. I think that you've recieved some great advice here. My only other suggestion would be to attend some type of program so you have documentation to show your BON that you have taken steps to change your behavior.

Good luck to you!

sbn8tv · Jul 9, 2003

I am in California. I just got the DUI on July 4th so I haven't even gone to court yet but I plan to plead guilty and pay my dues. I have considered counseling. I am going to go to a counselor for the entire time I am in school and AA and hopefully some kind of diversion program where they will urine test me to document that I have been clean up until "NCLEX" time. Luckily I have pretty good medical insurance that will pay for this stuff.

sbn8tv · Jul 9, 2003

LLG,

It does feel pretty good to have that weight lifted off. I know I will get some sideways looks though but oh well.

Neon8 · Jul 10, 2003

You will probably have to go to DUI school. When I went in 1994, it was a weekly class for 4 months at $30 a class. THAT really added up... Plus the fine will be more than $1,000. You can make payments, fortunately. You may do some jail time and/or your driver's license may even be suspended for a time since this is the third DUI. Your car insurance will be negatively affected also. Mine went up to over $12,00/year for about three years. DUIs are such a bummer, it only took one for me to learn my lesson. My sympathies are with you.

EmeraldNYL, BSN, RN · Jul 10, 2003

Originally posted by Neon8
Your car insurance will be negatively affected also. Mine went up to over $12,00/year for about three years. DUIs are such a bummer, it only took one for me to learn my lesson. My sympathies are with you.

$12,000 a year??!!!!! YIKES!!!!!! Just one more excellent reason to spend the night or call a cab.... :eek:

Neon8 · Jul 10, 2003

I'm sorry, I meant $1,200.

sbn8tv · Jul 10, 2003

Neon,

Actually since my other two were more than 7 years ago. This is considered the first one by California law. So I am pretty sure the standard punishment is:

1. 1500$ fine

2. Classes for 3 mos which is 500 bucks

3. Insurance going up through the roof

Which still hurts but not as bad as the grief I get from my family and friends when I tell them what I did.

Heck I'm afraid to even look at a beer much less drink one. I think this pretty much ended my relationship with alcohol. I think I'll take everyone's advice and just stay away from the stuff period.

EmeraldNYL, BSN, RN · Jul 10, 2003

Originally posted by Neon8
I'm sorry, I meant $1,200.

D'oh!! Yeah for 12 grand I don't think many people could afford the insurance. Sounds like getting a DUI is still expensive though.

sbn8tv · Jul 10, 2003

Emerald's post is funny with the little purple guy

Neon8 · Jul 10, 2003

OK, that's cool if it's considered your first DIU legally. Too bad the BRN won't let you off the hook as easily.

sbn8tv · Jul 10, 2003

Neon,

Very True. I am hoping that I can do all the things that they require and get a shot.

1. Go to counseling, have it documented

2. Go to AA have it documented by a sponsor or something

3. Get urine tests as often as necessary to verify clean bill of

health.

4. Pay my dues with the law finish the DUI classes

5. Get all the necessary court documents from all my crimes

6. Write some explanation letters

7. Have some friends, family, professional acquaintances

write some letters.

Put all this together in a BIG folder and present my case.