Hi all! Like many of you, I constantly stalked this site just looking for any success stories that gave me any hope for my situation, so I thought I would share my story to maybe someone else that might be suffering with anxiety thru the licensure process!
I graduated nursing school a couple of months ago. I have a DUI with an accident that happened about 6 years ago. I’m in NJ, so the DUI itself is a traffic offense (still serious, still required to report, and can still hinder licensure) and the accident, because I hit another vehicle and the other driver had a minor laceration, was charged as assault by auto which is a felony. I completed PTI and the felony was dismissed but still shows up on my record. The DUI, I had a 7 month license suspension and paid fines and surcharges and was mandated to a two day IDRC class.
I want to start of by saying, I regret my poor choice every single day, but nurses, like everyone else, are human and make mistakes. I submit all my documents in reference to the incident with my application. My application was reviewed by the board. One month after I passed the NCLEX, my unrestricted license was posted! Don’t give up hope and keep pushing! If you’ve made mistakes in the past, learn from them !
I hope this helps someone because I was an anxious wreck for 30 days and other people’s success stories are really what helped me!
Thank You so much for that. Yes I took my boards since March. I had to wait so long to get a copy of my police report so that delayed my process a lot. My one arrest was dismissed and the records were sealed and thrown out. I gave them documentation showing that. You think I'll still be fined? Just curious was the fine hefty ? Just trying to prepare myself for what might happen. Congratulations on being licensed, the best in your career.
You'll still be fined if you answered no to the question on your application about "EVER been arrested". Report ALL arrests, even those you committed as a juvenile. My fine was $500 along with a public sanction.
Thanks a bunch for that. I answered "yes" to being arrested, they just wanted more information. We will see what happens I guess. Do you have any restrictions on your license. Or on a probation period? I was hoping that wouldn't happen.
I think you should be fine as long as you disclosed it! I disclosed my background and submit all my documents with the initial app so they didn't request more info but as long as you answered "yes" I don't believe you would be fined or restricted
I believe they only fine you if you answer "no" because they deem it as being deceptive
How are you, I just wanted to know if you were licensed yet. I am still waiting. I have to wait until they meet in September. This process has been so draining and stressful. I'm trying to keep it together. ?
Hey can you share your experience in this my case was heard by the board on 11/01 I haven't heard anything yet I'm nervous nothing on my prof life has been updates how long after your case went for review did you have to wait
Hey can you share your experience in this my case was heard by the board on 11/01 I haven't heard anything yet I'm nervous nothing on my prof life has been updates how long after your case went for review did you have to wait
@twnurse1 I applied 09/23 passed NCLEX 11/2023 background was small but I got arrested in 05/2024 held me up more handing in everything needed from the 05/2024 arrest plus the previous history was notified by the legal aid via email that my case would be heard 11/01 by board in a meeting closed to public I still haven't heard anything back yet nor has anything updated so I'm just nervous
@twnurse1 I applied 09/23 passed NCLEX 11/2023 background was small but I got arrested in 05/2024 held me up more handing in everything needed from the 05/2024 arrest plus the previous history was notified by the legal aid via email that my case would be heard 11/01 by board in a meeting closed to public I still haven't heard anything back yet nor has anything updated so I'm just nervous
@twnurse1 update: apparently they found other charges I disjt acknowledged but I honestly don't even remember so we shall see will update after I do this process again
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Thank You so much for that. Yes I took my boards since March. I had to wait so long to get a copy of my police report so that delayed my process a lot. My one arrest was dismissed and the records were sealed and thrown out. I gave them documentation showing that. You think I'll still be fined? Just curious was the fine hefty ? Just trying to prepare myself for what might happen. Congratulations on being licensed, the best in your career.