DWAI 20 years ago

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Ok so.... 20 years ago I did something stupid and and got a DWAI. I paid the price and made full restitution. Does anyone know how long the process of signing up to the NCLEX is going to be delayed? I have fully disclosed everything.

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It's going to vary from state to state. Contact your state board of nursing for more specifics.

In some states it can be difficult and frustrating to reach the board by phone, but sometimes an email is a better option.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nursing licensure with criminal history forum. As mentioned each BON will have their own processing times and very hard to predict.

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 MIP, 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 MIP/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.

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