DUI questions please help me!!

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I am a CNA in Arizona and recently pulled over and arrested for a DUI. What will happen to my CNA license when I report it to the state board of Nursing I called my Hospital and thought it was the right thing to do since I have court in a month, but my RN Maneger asked when my next scheduled day was and told me to call him tomorrow. I am freaking out i have worked for Banner Health for 2 years and love my job and I am worried about losing my license... I know I made a mistake and do not need to be preached to just maybe someone out there has had the same problem.. please help me and thank you in advance

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Specializes in Critical Care, Capacity/Bed Management.

Hey, according to the Arizona Board of Nursing, it all depends. Do you have previous issues with alcohol, previous felonies. When you renew your certification they might ask you about the DUI when it comes back on the background check. Always be honest when asked about your issue.

While I understand this could jeopardize future aspirations and am in no way trying to put you down it is important to view this as a learning experience and prevent this from happening again.

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Honestly, I think this thread will get shut down because we are not supposed to attempt to give legal advice. You need to talk to a lawyer or your department of health about this issue.

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Specializes in ICU, ER, Hemodialysis.

Yousoldtheworld is right. The terms of service for this website does not allow seeking legal advice. Please seek a lawyer or your state's board of nursing.

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