2 duis in CA and applying to take NCLEX

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I am in need of some encouragement. I was convicted of 2 DUIS in 2010. I graduated from a well known nursing program in December 2013. I hand delivered my application on December 30th in Sacramento. They cashed my check within one week. However, I still have yet to hear from the BRN. The clerk advised me that it can take anywhere from 8-12 weeks with criminal convictions. I sent in all required documentation including AA meetings and volunteer work. I've changed my whole life, not just people, places, and things, but my outlook on life. I have worked as a CNA for the last 4 years and currently found employment in a subacute hospital that has offered me a job as an RN. I also want to start the BSN program here in town. However, after speaking with the director, I was told I need to have my RN license by the start date, which is in August. Does anyone know how long the whole reviewing process takes??? and should I go in person to follow up on my application soon? thanks in advance.

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Not to discourage you, but it can take a looooong time to get your RN license with criminal convictions. I finally just got my license after almost 9 months of waiting for the BON. I turned everything that I could possibly need in at the beginning of June and did not hear a word from the BON until the end of October. They sent me a letter requesting a psych/addiction evaluation that cost $3000. I sent all of my 400 pages of my documents to the evaluator, went to see him for the 9 hour evaluation on November 19th (which went great) and then waited again. I got my ATT on January 24th and a letter on January 27th that stated they were giving me an unrestricted license. I just took the NCLEX February 10th and passed.

I KNOW for a fact that I would not have gotten an unrestricted license if I didn't hire a lawyer before I sent everything in. He sent a letter to the board when I sent my application in stating that they give consent agreements to everyone with a "past" and that it is not acceptable considering that it was apparent that I was a "recovered" individual.

I too am completely changed, but still knew that it would take a while to get my license so I took pre-req's for the RN-BSN program while waiting because you can't actually start the program until having a license. I'm not trying to discourage, just trying to prepare you for the worst because the BON takes these offenses very seriously. You may want to consider getting a lawyer. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

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I had a DUI in 2008 and I'm still waiting for my license..

I graduated in June and was denied by the board for licensing in July. They allowed me to take the NCELX but they will not give me my results until everything is said and done. Furthermore, I have signed a stipulated agreement which basically puts me on probation for 3 years.. Just expect to wait a while as they're not very speedy in ANYTHING they do at the BRN. Stay positive, and don't let anything that might happen get to you. Wish you the best.

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Not to discourage you, but it can take a looooong time to get your RN license with criminal convictions. I finally just got my license after almost 9 months of waiting for the BON. I turned everything that I could possibly need in at the beginning of June and did not hear a word from the BON until the end of October. They sent me a letter requesting a psych/addiction evaluation that cost $3000. I sent all of my 400 pages of my documents to the evaluator, went to see him for the 9 hour evaluation on November 19th (which went great) and then waited again. I got my ATT on January 24th and a letter on January 27th that stated they were giving me an unrestricted license. I just took the NCLEX February 10th and passed.

I KNOW for a fact that I would not have gotten an unrestricted license if I didn't hire a lawyer before I sent everything in. He sent a letter to the board when I sent my application in stating that they give consent agreements to everyone with a "past" and that it is not acceptable considering that it was apparent that I was a "recovered" individual.

I too am completely changed, but still knew that it would take a while to get my license so I took pre-req's for the RN-BSN program while waiting because you can't actually start the program until having a license. I'm not trying to discourage, just trying to prepare you for the worst because the BON takes these offenses very seriously. You may want to consider getting a lawyer. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

What were you convictions? If you don't mind sharing.. I had a misdemeanor DUI in 2008 which has been expunged and I really feel as though they're treating it like an extreme felony.

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What were you convictions? If you don't mind sharing.. I had a misdemeanor DUI in 2008 which has been expunged and I really feel as though they're treating it like an extreme felony.

I would really recommend hiring a lawyer. Although I believe they are more able to help in preventing a mess, I think they may be able to help in cleaning the mess up. Honestly, it is common for people with former DUI's to be given a restricted license, I know several people myself, and I am SURE that I would have gotten stips without a lawyer pushing them for an unrestricted license. Don't get me wrong, I had to have plenty of evidence of change, recovery, and no other offenses- but even with all this I really think that the BON wouldn't have given me an unrestricted license without the help of my lawyer. Good luck!

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I would really recommend hiring a lawyer. Although I believe they are more able to help in preventing a mess, I think they may be able to help in cleaning the mess up. Honestly, it is common for people with former DUI's to be given a restricted license, I know several people myself, and I am SURE that I would have gotten stips without a lawyer pushing them for an unrestricted license. Don't get me wrong, I had to have plenty of evidence of change, recovery, and no other offenses- but even with all this I really think that the BON wouldn't have given me an unrestricted license without the help of my lawyer. Good luck!

I think it may be too late for me as I've already signed a stipulated agreement and am waiting for the BRN to approve.. Thanks for the reply tho!

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