I got a DUI

vwgirl · Jun 10, 2004

A DUI after 2 drinks?
I would fight it in court.
-Russell

In NJ if you drive less than two hours after two drinks you are "eligible" for a DWI; it happened to my husband. It is one hour per drink for the alcohol to metabolize. Anyone who goes out with me is lucky I am in recovery because they always get a designated driver (and I get free Diet Pepsi!)

Texas Native · Jun 10, 2004

I can't believe I read every post on this subject. Snoop was just looking for some advice on what to do as far as the BON was concerned. If she hasn't learned her lesson I'm sure she will. The courts make sure of that. I'm sure there are message boards elsewhere to talk about alcoholism and it's grave consequences.

Quickbeam, BSN, RN · Jun 10, 2004

That said, please don't deny the possibility that ETOH is causing problems in your life---a DUI is a fairly reliable indicator that one is NOT handling it well....
Good luck to you.

I'd just like to second everything that mjlrn97 said. I shortened it for space. I am the nurse for my state Department of Transportation. I oversee health impaired and older driver programs. Driving with ANY alcohol "on board" is a danger to you and to society. Law enforcement only catches an estimated 1 out of 100 alcohol impaired drivers. In my state we have first timer diversion programs but they do include a substance abuse assessment and hefty fines. And the OWI stays on your record for life.

mjlrn97 was just saying it how it is. I professionally support that opinion.

sleepless in norman · Jun 14, 2004

In Oklahoma when you apply for renewal, they ask you if you have ever been arrested or charged with a felony, for a DUI, they would have you go to rehab and then place you in the chemical dependancy program, read my story entitled " Down and Dirty in the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing " on this site, in Oklhoma one mistake will destroy your life. :crying2:

I was so stupid the other night, I had two drinks, got pulled over and failed the breathalyzer. Will this affect my AL RN liscence when we renew next year
Before that I had a clean record, not even a ticket. I am no alcoholic just did something very stupid that I will never never do again

loerith · Jun 14, 2004

Hello,
I am a new user on allnurses.com, I came across your posting. I was wondering the outcome of your situation. I am in a similar situation. I am still a student working toward an RN degree. I am so dissapointed and even bitter about now having a DUI on my record. I only have one but I have drove drunk several times and I guess it just caught up with me. I am greatful in a way cause I know it could have been worse, I just should have known better. I just keep thinking of all the things I could have done differently that night. I would appreciate any advise you can offer. All I know is we are all human and we make mistakes, the important thing is that we learn from them in order not to keep making them. Sometimes I feel like I'm my own worst enemy, holding myself back in life and putting up even more road blocks, as if life doesn't have enough challenges. I get scared that I will miss the whole point or lesson out of all of this. I just keep worrying about if I can still become an RN or how people will judge me and if I go for a job interview will this exclude me from opportunities. Sorry to talk your ear off. I havn't drank since, it's only been a few months, but I tell myself I will never drink again because it just isn't worth it. I'm mad at booze! Well if I never drink in my whole life again I tell myself the DUI was worth it. I just don't think it is fair that it stays on your record for so long. I am from California. I hope everything turned out ok for you.
D

I am truly sorry to tell you this, but you may not even be a candidate for a nursing license. I have a good friend who just finished LPN school and she had a classmate who had recently had a DUI and was unable to test for her license.

I would make a few discreet phone calls or somehow find out.

Love and Peace,

loerith

loerith · Jun 14, 2004

LOL :rolleyes:

Sorry about that! Should have read the OP a bit closer......

/hides face

Anyhoo I concur call the BoN ASAP!

DOH!

Love and Peace,

loerith

TexasPoodleMix · Jun 14, 2004

Oh gosh I am sorry ! I don't know much about DUI but maybe is there some way you can do comm. svc or take some classes and get it erased?? Esp. since it is a first offense !

passing thru · Jun 15, 2004

WHO resurrected this 18 month old thread? It must be history in the OP life by now.

P_RN, ADN, RN · Jun 15, 2004

Welcome to allnurses BabyD !!

nurseem · Jun 15, 2004

Sorry to hear about your brush with bad luck. If you get an attorney you may possibly be able to get your DUI knocked down to a reckless driving offense. If you have a clean record and by what you have stated your alcohol level probably was not that high. These levels depend on alot of things, weight, how much you ate, how long ago you took the last drink and so on. In any event you will probably have to appear in court with or without an attorney you will have to undergo a chemical evaluation. of course you will loose your license for 90 or a year, depending on the state you live in. I agree on contacting the BON about this as soon as possible AND just remember crap happens you know every one makes mistakes and this is how we all learn!!

if you have more questions send me a message i have worked for a couple of defense attorneys for a few years.

I was so stupid the other night, I had two drinks, got pulled over and failed the breathalyzer. Will this affect my AL RN liscence when we renew next year
Before that I had a clean record, not even a ticket. I am no alcoholic just did something very stupid that I will never never do again

James Huffman · Jun 15, 2004

I would encourage you to do any BON contacts (about this or similar matters) through an attorney. Even if you are simply making a discreet (or "theoretical") inquiry,I would assure myself of some anonymity by doing it through a 3rd party, and that's one thing a lawyer can do for you. This is important, potentially explosive (career-wise) and though I seldom encourage anyone to use an attorney when they don't have to, this is one where it's prudent to do so.

Jim Huffman, RN

suzanne4, RN · Jun 15, 2004

This was originally posted September, 2003. Hopefully things have been worked out one way or another by now..............