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Has anyone here taken boards with an expunged record without disclosing it on their application in Oklahoma? Over ten years ago, I went through a very reckless stage. Needless to say, I was jailed once for trafficking which was later dismissed because I really didn't know that my passenger had drugs on him. I was nineteen. I had this expunged and I thought I would be just fine to go to school to be a nurse which I've always wanted. I'm almost 31 now and my life is beautiful. I have a wonderful husband and 3 yr old daughter and I'm light-years away from that irresponsible young adult. I graduate nursing school in May and as I fill out my app for the OBN, I'm realizing that expunging my record may not have been enough. When I did the expungment, I was assured that I would never have to disclose the arrest. Could someone please help? I'm so distraught. I have the highest grades in my class and I'm vice pres of my SNA. Myself (and my family) have worked so hard for this. I feel like I was born to nurse. Help please....

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We do not advocate lying.

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Tell the truth it'll hurt u far worse to lie

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Absolutely, without a doubt, I will not lie to the BON. I was just so sure that an expunged record meant that it did not exist. I was sadly mistaken. I've worked so hard to get to this point and I'm not going to let this stop me, if it's within my power. Thank you

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The vast majority of nursing boards are concerned with CONVICTIONS. You said that the charge was dismissed. Most likely this will not prevent you from licensure.

+1 on the never lie. :)

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