How much trouble am I in?

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So my wedding anniversary is coming up... 3 years. I honestly never thought much of my old name still being on documents... I have a 15 year old who has my maiden name, so I get called "Mrs. (maiden name) all the time. I never even take my nursing license out of my wallet. Haven't seen it since I started my job 2 yrs ago. Time to renew, and I realized mistake. i was digging through my desk drawer and found my name change request to the board of nursing... Check and all, still in the envelope. It was a stupid mistake. I saw someone mention in an old thread that I can be charged with fraud?! I'm terrified to apply for the name change now. What do I do??

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I know many nurses that practice under their maiden name. I know of a few doctors that practice under their maiden name. You are not in trouble for that.

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Mass board of nursing states I am required to submit my name change within 30 days.

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that is if you choose to change your name. i don't know what to tell you to do now.... boards can be funny. Do you use your "married" name at work? did you change your SS card name?

Mass board of nursing states I am required to submit my name change within 30 days.
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I would just send in the name change. I can't imagine that this has never happened to someone before. Highly doubt they are going to go after you.

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