Dwi

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Hi,

I recently recieved a DWI. I tested right at the .08 level. I was wondering what sorts of professional consequences I might face (e.g. license suspension, hiring problems, etc.)?

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Hi,

I'm sorry to hear that. I believe we cannot give legal advice on this medium. Perhaps your BON could better answer your questions?

Sorry, I don't have more information for you.

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i have known nurses who had a dwi and they retained the license but they went into a rehab or started on some kind of program

however i have known others who have lost their license, perhaps it was not their first, i didn't know all the details

good luck

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

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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