Dui 4 years ago 2 years before nursing school in NJ

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So 4 years ago I got a dui with an accident. It was 2 years before I started nursing school. That incident changed my entire life and I went back to school to become a nurse. I recently graduated and received my ATT from the NJBON. I am now worried that after taking my NCLEX the board will deny my license or implement serious sanctions against me. I have heard a story about one person who got a dui 3 years before nursing school and NJ made it so difficult that he opted to get his license in NY instead. I have heard other stories where people got their license no problem and no restrictions. Does anyone have any experience with this in NJ specifically. I admitted to it on my application submitted all necessary paperwork and wrote an awesome letter of explanation regarding the circumstances. Any insight would be extremely appreciated.

Because it's the only way they could've found out about the DUI. They definitely run the abstract here in NJ

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5 hours ago, Julestarz1226 said:

Because it's the only way they could've found out about the DUI. They definitely run the abstract here in NJ

But didn’t you write a letter admitting it first?

Hello !  I’m a new Graduate LPN. I had a dui 4 years ago, 7 months driving license suspension, and one year interlock installed.  The BON requires now that I complete the evaluation with Ramp.  I was told by my case manager that after 4 weekly meetings and 2 drug tests I would be evaluated by a profesional and probably that was about it.  
I don’t have a drinking problem, I do take adderal, which is obviously prescribed by my physician.
When I try to find more information, or reviews from nurses and LPN’s who were or are in this situation, I get terrified of the bad experiences that a lot of them described.  
If someone can kindly help me with factual information I really appreciate it.  
I just want and need to know what to expect, I’m somehow apprehensive about asking to anyone from ramp, because based on what I have read, that are not your friends and are all for the money kind of people.  
Thank you In advance ! 
 

Specializes in ICU.

Follow the RAMP rules exactly as they say or you will not make it through in just a few months and they will give you a 2 year-5 year contract. It's expensive and it'll be on you to pay for all of it. Insurance does not cover your drug tests. UAs will run about $60, hair, nails and blood will be up to $300. Get your adderal approved before you start, but honestly if you can do without it, consider stopping it now. I consulted a nurse lawyer and she told me not to take any psych meds or they would keep me for a 2 year "mental health" contract. Honestly, the only way out is through it. It's insanely stressful so try to take care of yourself. And stop drinking now. Seriously. They can test your alcohol levels a few months back and if they think your levels are too high, they could keep you in for the full 5 years. (you'll be limited in what jobs you can take and what meds you can administer and be subject to daily check ins and completely random drug tests the entire time). I made it through in 3 months, which is probably record timing. It's possible. Let me know if you have any other questions and good luck!

What rules that I have to follow if I have to sign a contract after the completion of the program ? 
they said that I was being evaluated, not monitored.  I already submitted my first urine sample.  Why did they told me that probably I was going to be in the program only for a short period, less than two months ? 
I don’t drink, I won’t have a problem with following the rules, but it’s definitely a stressor not to know when I’m going to be able to work.  
thank you so much for your reply.  

Did you have to sign a contract ? 

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you should be fine as long as you follow the rules of the program while you're being evaluated. you're essentially being monitored while you're being evaluated. it's not different. you still have to check in every morning and be subjected to random drug tests and weekly groups right? once they formally "evaluate" that you do or do not need to be in their program, they will either offer you a contract or dismiss you. either way, you won't get your license until they're done evaluating you.

I was dismissed from the evaluation and my license was granted. That was it. other people in my groups weren't so lucky. that's why I'm warning you to just be very careful. they give you a list of what you can and cannot eat (like foods that contain hidden alcohols, mouth washes, etc) and you should be very strict about that too.

I see.  OK, thank you for your help and time.  
I definitely don’t have a problem doing what I’m told to do by ramp.   Based on what I had read, a lot of participants were kept in the program even though they were following the rules by the book.  
I’m glad that you are over it and you are working with your license now.  
Thank you again !

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How did you make it out in 3 months? Any positive tests

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4 hours ago, Rox0978 said:

How did you make it out in 3 months? Any positive tests 

Absolutely not. All of my tests were negative. Any positive test and they would have kept me for 5 years. Happened to people in my weekly group.

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Anurse415

do you know of anyone that had a positive hair or fingernail test on the initial test? I’m wondering if they hold an initial positive against you, although all of your following tests throughout the 90 day evaluation period are negative? Hair and nails can show even alcohol use 6-12 back and most people do drink, socially at least. I’m wondering if they will hold this against someone. Doesn’t seem fair.

Yes.   I think that a positive baseline test( hair or fingernails) will make you to be in the program longer than 3 months.  

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