I don't know if the BON will license me in TX..so nervous

[jag1322]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post..I have been a lurker for awhile now. Last week I sent away to the BON in TX my request for declaratory order papers. I am a recovering alcoholic. I will have 10 years sober this June. I have 2 DWI's in my past, in 1998 when I was 19 and 2001 when I was 22. I got sober that same year. Anyway, I have finished my prereqs and have planned to apply (hopefully!) this August for the ASN program. I have to be cleared by the board first since I have a criminal hx. I am so nervous.. I do not know if they will even consider me, and if so I have read things like I may have to take a polygraph and be on probation for years, etc.. I know only the BON can decide but goodness I am worried. I truly feel like I am supposed to be a nurse. In my letter explaining everything to the board, I was honest about my past...I felt like I had to be with the DWI's. I had to tell them I am in recovery....surely honesty is best??

Ugggh! I am so scared! And then even if I am licensed...will anyone hire me with 2 DWI's?? I hate my past but honestly I would not be where I am today if I hadn't gone through the stuff I have had to.

Anyway, thanks for listening to me whine. I would love any advice or opinions if anyone has been through anything similar.

[dawno]

Does anyone know how long it takes to get a response after sending the BON $150 and the case going to the "enforcement department"?

[nnurse27]

My application just went into an intial review with the operations department, Im curious how long does it take? All my cases were expunged and sealed

[dawno]

I still haven't heard anything. Have you guys heard back from the enforcement department yet?

[jag1322]

Dawno,I did hear back in January and the board approved me to sit for the nclex with no restrictions pending I graduate. I have been accepted to a BSN program to start this Fall. I believe this was totally a "God thing" and feel very lucky to have this opportunity. Now- my main focus is doing well in school and hoping that employers will look past my 2 dwi's since they are over 11 years old.I truly wish you the best. It took just about 7 months to get my letter after I submitted my 150. Hope that helps. Keep your head up.

[dawno]

Jag, I'm so happy for you! I hope I get the same result!!

[sjosal]

Do any of yall have an specific advice regarding the Declaratory order packet? and how long did it take approximately? I'm applying for Spring 2014. I'm trying to get everything together but just trying to make sure I have everything in order when i send it the first time so I can get an answer sooner than later. Please help! thanks!