Facing Disciplinary Action....?

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Hi!

It's my first post here. I am licensed RN in WV, and have been since 2005.

This year, I was 2 days late completing application.

I paid the fees, and submitted. The question that says have you ever been convicted

of a misdemeanor or felony, etc charge, I answered NO. However, I have been.

LET ME SAY: In the past, I answered yes, and it gave a few lines for explaination, and

I would put "Previously Submitted Info", because all documents were submitted prior to the

board and no new convictions. Since there was no drop down lines for info, I didn't want to

make it look as tho there were any NEW charges. My conviction was in 1999.

They are placing my application with the Disciplinary review committee.

Why would I lie about it now, when I have always answered yes? It was just a weird moment

in time that I checked no.

My questions:

It has been over a week, when will I know something?

What are the odds that I won't get anything against license?

I have been TOTALLY honest with them, and sent in a written explaination,

yet my license is hanging in limbo....

Advice? (other than check yes next time, I got that)

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Oooops,

That should say the conviction was 1997. It was shoplifting.

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Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management.

We can't give advice but I would strongly encourage you to get a lawyer to help defend you.

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Get a lawyer and be completely honest with the board when questioned do not beat around the bush just explain the situation. I have never been in your situation but I have been to many Nevada board meetings and that is a common mistake.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

The board keeps their own time table. They may just ask for an explanation and you have already said that you though it was for something new. If you have (something EVERY nurse should have) contact them as they will provide legal counsel.

Good Luck :)

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Specializes in none.

I think the records go Bye-Bye after Seven years, I was a cop a long time ago. But just in case consult a lawyer.

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Well, I have actually talked with a lawyer about getting the record expunged. I do have malpractice with NSO, and if they reach a decision of placing an action against my license I will definately seek counsel for that. It really irritates me that it has been over 10 days, and they just leave people's licenses hanging in limbo with a Lapsed status, after paying $75 to reinstate it. It was an error, not an intentional lie. I have been honest with them for the last 5 years of renewals, with no action against my license, why would I lie about something 14 years ago now, when I told you the truth last year?

This is VERY frustrating. Does anyone know how long it takes them to meet and decide about this? It's a bunch of crap in my opinion that they just leave you hanging, knowing you cannot work on a lapsed license without facing a fine. :mad:

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

I'm kinda stuck on the "weird moment" that made you check no to a question to which you have always previously answered yes.

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In Jersey the board meets about once a month, so it could be a while. If you put down that you were convicted when you got your license and explained, no problem. When I renew my license on line there is a question, "Were you ever convicted of a crime?" They mean any crime from being a Drug King pin to Jay walking. They most of the time throw out petty crimes. It's the big ones things like selling drugs, murder,or Assult they care about. If you didn't tell them about the conviction, that's when things can get a little sticky. Glad you got a lawyer.

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Specializes in PICU, ICU, Hospice, Mgmt, DON.

The problem with expungement is the BON will still be able to access it and read it...that information will always be available to the board.

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The problem with expungement is the BON will still be able to access it and read it...that information will always be available to the board.

Things are getting more stupid every day in Nursing. So she has a shoplifting charge. 14 years ago! Doesn't what she has done in all those years count for anything. Did she loose her standing in the Human Race because she made a mistake 14 years ago! Like I wrote before if she reported it there is nothing to worry about. Even if she didn't a lease here in Jersey they would tell her to amend her record. She has a lawyer. No problem. People now days have to much time on their hands.

This is not a rant against you Diva, It's just a rant Any BON that is more concern with a 14 year old charge then they are with what she has done lately...Well I would just say move to a state whose BON is more in touch with reality. If her board says something she can say why didn't you check. I remember the first time I went for my license. They asked if I was ever convicted of a crime. I said no. I was never convicted but I had done a lot of things in the service for which I shoud have been hung. But shoplifting wasn't one of them. All I wanted to write was don't scare the poor kid.

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As far as the "weird moment", I was somewhat confused, because since they have done online renewals, the last 4 years or so, when I check yes, it always defaults and allows you to write your explaination. It did not do that, I knew the board is/was aware of my history, and ALL documentation was provided before I ever was licensed.

And, as far as the expungement goes, once it is expunged, I do not have to admit to it at all, it is completely wiped clean, and could challenge the board. But, I think that's pointless. If they didn't put any action against my license to start with, why would they when the data is the same.

Point is, I didn't mean to actually lie. I was afraid to check yes, and marked no, basically meaning no new convictions.

Oh well. 2 weeks and still no word from BON

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