Nursing Students and DWI's

happydz · Jul 29, 2005, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by mercyteapot

Drunk driving isn't necessarily a felony, though, is it? Especially for a first offense?

In Texas, first offense is class B misdemeanor. It's not until the 3rd offense it becomes a felony.

rgrgray · Oct 26, 2005, 04:02 PM

I know this is an old thread but i had to just add my 2 cents!! Did you know that if you have a glass of wine at dinner than take a breathalizer you will Fail! Yes fail and they can take you to jail for drunk driving!! just remember this when you go out to dinner and want a glass of wine!!

caroladybelle · Oct 26, 2005, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by rgrgray

I know this is an old thread but i had to just add my 2 cents!! Did you know that if you have a glass of wine at dinner than take a breathalizer you will Fail! Yes fail and they can take you to jail for drunk driving!! just remember this when you go out to dinner and want a glass of wine!!

It is actually quite irrelevant as it is a crime to drink and drive. Even one glass of wine.

Some of us accepted that when we chose this profession, that it require changes in our lifestyle.

I personally think that smoking a joint periodically should be okay. But because I chose this profession and that practice would impede my practicing that profession, I do not do so.

rgrgray · Oct 26, 2005, 06:03 PM

I agree but I dont think one glass of wine constitute a felony!!! It was just a thought and a warning. people sometimes dont realize this and it needs to be known! dont drink and drive, but we all have been there, even if we we were not drunk

caroladybelle · Oct 26, 2005, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by rgrgray

but we all have been there, even if we we were not drunk

Actually, no, we have not ALL BEEN THERE.

There are many of us that drink, but refuse to do so in situations that might result in driving afterwards. It is not that hard abstain from irresponsible behavior.

It is called behaving responsibly. We also do not use prescribed/OTC drugs that might impair judgement and drive. Again , it involves behaving with concern for those around us.

Please do not use the typical "teenage" excuse that, "Well, mom/dad, everyone does it". Because not everyone does.

*RainDreamer* · Oct 26, 2005, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by caroladybelle

Actually, no, we have not ALL BEEN THERE.

There are many of us that drink, but refuse to do so in situations that might result in driving afterwards. It is not that hard abstain from irresponsible behavior.

It is called behaving responsibly. We also do not use prescribed/OTC drugs that might impair judgement and drive. Again , it involves behaving with concern for those around us.

Please do not use the typical "teenage" excuse that, "Well, mom/dad, everyone does it". Because not everyone does.

I totally agree with caroladybelle, very well said. Not all of us have been there .... some of us are smarter than that.

rgrgray · Oct 26, 2005, 06:25 PM

OKAY!!! im not here to fight with you I was just stating a warning for people that dont know the info that was stated above!! I think you made your point!! And I was making no excuses, I dont think I ever even mentioned one. Did I? Done Im not here to argue

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