My name is Elizabeth and I live in Florida. I am graduating in a week and am super excited about my new career as an RN. I'm writing because I have two DUI's, one in 2004 and one in 2008. I have since then become sober. I've been clean and sober since June 2008, and proud of it. I recently heard a rumor that you have to wait seven years since the last DUI in order to sit for the boards and have been unable to "google" anything on the subject. Is that true? Do I have to wait?
I'd appreciate any information on the topic you guys have, or anyone who's been through it themselves. Thank you for your time and consideration. Anyone who wants to pass judgement need not reply. I've seen how some of you respond to posts like these and want to express how irrelevant and needless your posts are. So, if you find yourself with a scolding or judgmental tone...please omit your response in order for those who are helpful to be seen. I've paid my dues and put myself through nursing school alone, which i'm sure all of us who went through it can agree is tough :) Thanks again to those who can help!
Elizabeth....Congratulations on graduating nursing school and your sobriety!!! State laws differ but one of the instructors at your school or contacting your state nursing board directly should be able to provide you with that information. At the school that I went to they wouldn't let anyone that wouldn't be eligible for a license go through the program. There were 2 guys that I went to school with get arrested for marijuana and being drunk the night that we graduated and they weren't able to be licensed but I'm not sure if that was permanently or for a specific time period. Also, I would encourage you to be upfront and honest with any employer that you are seriously considering because this will show up on the background check that they run and they will respect you much more if you're up front and they are aware of it. Hope this helps! Once again congratulations and welcome to our nurse family!
Hello, I'm interested in Moving to FL after I graduate in August. I have tried to find the actual document that FLmomof5 posted the link to and I can't find the actual page. The link will take me to a pdf file but I can't copy and past the url into the browser. Does anyone know where I can find the page? I'm interested becuase I have a DWI on my record from 1983.... I was a stupid high school kid and have grown up a bunch since then... I doubt it will be an issue due to the age and I haven't had any other problems since then but wanted to look at the spreadsheet on the web-site.
Hi Elizabeth I also have 2 Dui's but I'm an LPN in RN school and about to graduate in a few months. I failed to report my 1st Dui because it was shortly after passing my boards. I hope you made it out ok because I'm in the same boat as you. How did it go for you? _Oscar
im also curious. how did this turn out for you ? are you still waiting to take the test or have you been granted ATT? is it a limited licensure ? have you been able to find a job ?
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Elizabeth....Congratulations on graduating nursing school and your sobriety!!! State laws differ but one of the instructors at your school or contacting your state nursing board directly should be able to provide you with that information. At the school that I went to they wouldn't let anyone that wouldn't be eligible for a license go through the program. There were 2 guys that I went to school with get arrested for marijuana and being drunk the night that we graduated and they weren't able to be licensed but I'm not sure if that was permanently or for a specific time period. Also, I would encourage you to be upfront and honest with any employer that you are seriously considering because this will show up on the background check that they run and they will respect you much more if you're up front and they are aware of it. Hope this helps! Once again congratulations and welcome to our nurse family!