Nursing Student makes a very stupid decision and recieved a DUI...advice...? - Page 4

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  1. Jul 1, '12 by
    Congrats Lotus1,
    hope you do well on exams and get a great newgrad position somewhere soon
  2. Aug 2, '12 by
    @Lifeinthefields, Thank you! I got my NCLEX results back 4 days after taking it and I passed! Registered now and looking for employment. Regardless of what people say about finding work being harder than it was before, the job hunt is a welcomed task for me, from where I was at and where I am at now, I feel great. Good luck to all those in school still, newly graduated, and seasoned nurses who see this
  3. Aug 3, '12 by
    Please keep us updated with the job search!!!! Best of luck
  4. Aug 6, '12 by
    " to all of the posters who replied and insinuated that she had a problem..shame on you! "

    no, don't be ashamed. it's a valid question to raise. as i recall, one screening question for alcoholism is, 'has alcohol ever caused problems in your life?'
  5. Aug 20, '12 by
    Hi I recently got stuck in the same situation as you. I was wondering where did you finish your nursing school? Did you have problems getting accepted into clinical rotations?

    I got into west coast university and they said there was no way I can go to school if i am put on probation during nursing. Please let me know if you have any advice.

    How much is a lawyer? Is it nessesary to get one or should i just talk to the DA and reason with them the best way possible?
  6. Aug 24, '12 by
    I would rather not state the school I attended. As for rotations, it was hit and miss during semester registering. I had to look at the hospital sites that were offered with each instructor, it wasn't ideal (for my educational purposes), but I chose the sections/instructors that were at more "forgiving" hospitals. Lawyers come in all different price ranges (mine was around $1,800). For me to say that having one is "necessary" is beyond my scope of expertise, but I will say that I believe having one helped me, and I think contacting a lawyer is a wise choice. I wish you the best with your situation and I wish you the best! Keep the thread updated as to how your story unfolds, if you wish!
  7. Sep 19, '12 by
    Hey Stu. Nurse,
    I am in a similar predicament, I got a DUI in 2010, and was about to submit my application to the BRN... Did you access all your court/arrest documents, along with your reference letters and personal statement at once? Did you have any trouble getting access to these documents? I am running into walls trying to find someone to call me back from records...

    Any info would be helpful, I really have no idea how to proceed.
  8. Mar 26 by
    Hi there! Have you heard about any recent grads who had a past expunged dui and still got licensed?
  9. Mar 26 by
    Quote from shars
    Hey Stu. Nurse,
    I am in a similar predicament, I got a DUI in 2010, and was about to submit my application to the BRN... Did you access all your court/arrest documents, along with your reference letters and personal statement at once? Did you have any trouble getting access to these documents? I am running into walls trying to find someone to call me back from records...

    Any info would be helpful, I really have no idea how to proceed.
    Hey Shars did you get your license?? I have a dui from 2004 and a wreckless driving (accident not related to drugs/alcohol) in 1991 and I am afraid I may be denied. Did you get your dui expunged? Please tell us your story!
  10. Apr 2 by
    Quote from mcandts
    Hi there! Have you heard about any recent grads who had a past expunged dui and still got licensed?
    I have a misdemeanor DUI. The BVNPT sent me a warning letter that if it happened again I would be risking disciplinary action. Talk about ...understatement?