Enforcement Review TX BON

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boomertx

34 Posts

boomertx,

do the declaratory order now... i thought it was gone. i was wrong and now i might not get my license.

i believe the lesson here is to be sure and obtain a copy of your personal criminal history that includes the fbi info the bon will receive so you aren't side-blinded. i actually had an arrest on my record where charges were never filed and for which i obtained an expunction order so it would be totally erased. but obtaining the record will confirm this important fact.

i did call the txbon several months ago when i was informed by the district clerk that the records where so old one had been destroyed and the other lost. txbon told me all they required for offenses protected by orders of non-disclosure were the case numbers. i am interessted to see how they treat offenses such as these as opposed to those without non-disclosure in that it is m

y understanding by petitioning the court and obtaining the “orders of non-disclosure”, i went through a judicial process where the prosecutors and judge together found me rehabilitated and not a threat to myself or society (yes, there was a hearing). the criminal record they receive will show this final disposition. add to this it was 30 years ago and no criminal offenses thereafter (yes, i did learn my lesson) i am optimistic i will be approved; however, it not then i need to know. why spend 3 years in time and money (i'd be 59 by then) to find out there is a problem.

Jenjen4u

11 Posts

I'm approved to sit for nclex but have to register for tpapn. It's better than a no

Floxy, BSN

47 Posts

Specializes in Hem/Onc.

I filled out my declaratory order in January got it back in February had to send 150 to the enforcement board which was sent in March, I'm still waiting is there something else I should do? I graduate next week and I have not heard anything from the board, I called one time a week ago and I was told that each investigator had 500 cases on their desk. Is there any place I can check to see if I can sit for my nclex? When I check eligibility status it shows my background check was received June 6 2011.

Im really frustrated.

Pattycakes85

63 Posts

I cant believe they investiage...whay exactly do they investigate?? Every single wrong thing you did in the past? This is quite frightening..

LibertyTX

74 Posts

I just graduated with my BSN and just found out that my app was sent to enforcement.

My history:

-DWI 10 years ago when I was 21.

- MIP-alcohol almost 11 years ago when I was 20.

Both were misdemeanors, fine was paid, and probation completed. I fully disclosed these to the BON when I turned in my app. I have not had ANYTHING on my record besides a few minor traffic violations in 10 years. Now I feel lost b/c of the amount of time I am seeing that this investigation can take. The jobs I am after start in the next 2 months, and from what I have read, I will have to pass them up. This is so depressing. I guess I will have to work as a tech until I hear something.... anyone out there with a similar background? I know that they take into consideration your age and amount of time passed since offences were committed, so the fact that I was 21 and it has been 10 years will hopefully be on my side :(

I really wish I would have started this process a long time ago!

miria

7 Posts

Hi there Liberty TX,

I am a graduate nurse still waiting to get an att code; don't mean to disappoint you as each case is different, but it's been almost a year.

Not sure what an MPI-alcohol is but, I also had a dwi 10 years ago, and a 2nd offense 9 years ago. I was 22 years old. Likewise, some traffic violations along the way.

Now, I am grateful that the BON takes te iniative to find out who we are and if we pose a threat to the public by investigation and checking if we are fit to practice or not, however, my only concern is that the process takes so long and during that time it is very hard to sit back and wait. Knowledge and skills are diminshed and well, it's a bummer just waiting around not being licensed.

After my app went to enforcement, it took the bon 6.5months to get back to me with a recommendation. The recommendation was to be evaluated for a chemical dependency by a Board approved evaluator, (psychiatrist or psychologist). After that, the evaluation results went back to the board for 8 weeks and I am still waiting for a recommendation based on the physician findings (which were unremarkable).

It is my understanding that even after that recommendation, you must still complete the recommendations before you sit for the nclex. I have passed up 12 jobs already. And I hope that everyone who is young and having fun thinks about their future careers because it will definately come back and haunt you someda somehow:(

miria

7 Posts

Good luck Liberty Tx and everyone

miria

7 Posts

Enforcement dept. takes 4-6.5 months just reviewing the case. Some less time, some actually take up the 6.5 months as in my case

LibertyTX

74 Posts

Thank you for the reply, miria. MIP-alcohol is Minor in Possession of alcohol (no arrest, just a ticket). Was you second offence also a DWI? I have read on the Board's website that they discipline for 2 or more DWIs, but it says nothing about 1. I guess it is the combination of charges that is holding mine up? Maybe just protocol for DWIs, period? I have no idea. It is so frustrating to have your career in the hands of someone else.

Just in case you or anyone else are interested, this is the list of the Board's disciplinary actions for certain charges:

Disciplinary Guidelines for Criminal Conduct

Were you assertive with the BON? Just this past week I have sent letters pleading my case to Board members. Not sure if that will make a difference, or not. I wish that my school would have stressed the importance of starting this process early if you have ANYTHING on your record. After reading these threads, I have learned that several schools don't admit students without clearing the FBI background check, and I think that is great. Keeps people out of situations like ours!

I read one post where someone was cleared in 3 months and also someone who was cleared in less than a month after being sent to enforcement. I am hoping that I will be so lucky.

When you interviewed for the 12 jobs you passed up, were you up front about the enforcement review? I have an upcoming interview for a "dream job" and I can't even get excited about it d/t all of this. Sucks, but it is my fault and no one else's.

miria

7 Posts

Liberty TX,

What happened with the job was that I interviewed for one with the thought of my case being resolved by the time of interview. They kept my resume and kept passing it around the healthcare system, and each time they called to offer a job, I had to turn the job down.

Also, I had been personally referred by the university's nusing staff to different jobs and when they called, turn those jobs down too. So even though I was not looking for a job due to all this, the offers would come anyway.

And yes I did tell them up front, they were very understanding and said they would keep me in first position as soon as I wa licensed. I guess I had a pretty good interview to do the least lol but it cant go anywhere else until all ths is resolved. The best to do is to be up front.

miria

7 Posts

Liberty

By the way, based on my experience, I do not think your case will be like mine. It may be resolved a lot sooner

LibertyTX

74 Posts

Thanks again, miria, for the reply.

I am glad that you are toward the end of all of this.... I am only beginning to imagine the frustration of a long wait. I am trying not to obsess over it and just make the most of every day. I am (probably naively) hoping that my case will be resolved by October, but all I can do is wait and see. I plan to call the Board in the next few days to see if there are any updates on my case.

I found this interesting piece of info while searching this site on TXBON disciplinary action... according to this, I SHOULD be good to go! Like I said earlier, I bet it is the combo of charges that got me!

The criminal offenses considered not to be sufficiently related to the practice of nursing as to warrant an investigation or disciplinary action are:

  1. One misdemeanor DWI/DUI (not on probation)
  2. One misdemeanor offense of possession of marijuana
  3. Up to two misdemeanor theft by check
  4. One misdemeanor domestic/family violence
  5. One misdemeanor theft over $20 less than $250 (normally assoc. with shoplifting)
  6. One misdemeanor shop lifting
  7. One misdemeanor criminal mischief
  8. Misdemeanor graffiti
  9. One misdemeanor criminal trespass
  10. One misdemeanor disorderly conduct
  11. Up to two misdemeanor Public Intoxication
  12. Up to two misdemeanor Pan Handling
  13. Misdemeanor “loud noise” violations
  14. One misdemeanor Reckless Driving
  15. Misdemeanor minor in possession of tobacco
  16. One misdemeanor selling alcohol to a minor
  17. Failure to appear
  18. Vehicular molestation (slashing tires)

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