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Hello, I was wondering if anyone had gotten a felony dui while in nursing school, got it expunged after 3 years of probation and was still able to take the NCLEX and receive a license ? I know I will be able to sit for the test but from what I’m reading, the issue is the boards actually giving you the license regardless if you pass. I called the boards and they said “ We review everything case by case so we can’t give you a definite answer. It would be up to you if you want to take the risk of going through nursing school or not “
Thanks for any advice
On 3/16/2021 at 7:52 AM, Sajones said:I'm facing the same thing and my biggest concern, as mine has been 10-years almost 11 for my felony DUI but my fear gets to me with being accepted for clinicals. Though I was told that the clinical agency tends to look at it as if the BON considers it then so do they and I've talked to the BON. I guess my question to you was what was your experience with getting accepted for clinicals? And thank you for sharing your experience
Hi I just got approved to take my NCLEX although I heard getting approved wouldn’t be the problem , they said if I pass the NCLEX maybe they’d give me my lisence but Im pretty sure they will give it to me maybe I just have to be on probation or something
I had an x-coworker (RN) that got a DUI while in Nursing School. He sat for his license then passed the NCLEX, he was able to get a job with us but had to have an RN on duty during the first four hours of his shift. He also had to keep a log with signatures to turn into the board. This was for a whole year.
On 2/6/2021 at 8:28 AM, Angel Jade said:A felony dui? I have a misdemeanor DWI and I completed my nursing program and got approved for boards. Here's my advice... Be honest on your application, because they find it no matter what. I had to write a letter explaining what happened and provide court documents. I believe people generally want to help those who have changed their lives around. The board of nursing is more against crimes related to people..thefts, shootings, I believe anyway.
Hi Angel!
I am in my first semester of nursing school and I currently have a pending DUI conviction for a first offense. What advice do you have for me regarding applying for my license after I graduate and etc? And can you explain your experience a bit more regarding what had to do and how long you had to wait to get your license?
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