has anyone ever had a DUI and Became a nurse?

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I was just wondering if anyone has had more then one DUI and became a nurse? My situation is 3 DUI's at 21 years old and younger. I am almost 26 and I do not drink. My childhood dream was to be a nurse.

Do any of you think I have a chance?????

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Once again.......it is up to each state's BON to determine whether or not you can be licensed after a DUI. The mods are going to lock this thread, sorry.

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questions we seem to be encountering more and more often have to do with the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure:

  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a criminal history?
  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a dui or other related charges?
  • what happens if you are charged or convicted of a crime after licensure?
  • can i go to nursing school and/or be licensed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • will i be able to go to nursing school with a criminal record?
  • what can happen if i receive a dui/dwi or other charge while still in school?

these are questions that the members of allnurses.com cannot answer. the only reliable source of information is your state board of nursing.

please refer to this thread for other information:

nursing licensure with a criminal history

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