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!
@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
Thank you for the update... It's just a transient delay. Stay encouraged. It'll all work itself out sooner than you think.
Just to confirm, if I haven't received notification of my case being reviewed at the monthly meeting yet then my case prob won't be heard this month? The next meeting is 12/6.
As far as their site is concerned, will my Crime Acknowledgment Review status be "unchecked" until the review meeting? Or will it change to "reviewed" before the meeting?
@NurseChellie25 my paralegal told me when mine would be review my spot there still say unchecked I'm would think so but I'm not sure I don't even think mine was brought to the board honestly because my paralegal claimed more things came up
@NurseChellie25 my paralegal told me when mine would be review my spot there still say unchecked I'm would think so but I'm not sure I don't even think mine was brought to the board honestly because my paralegal claimed more things came up
Did you hire an attorney? Asking since you said you had a paralegal.
Hey Guys sorry I had no idea people were replying to me. So I did end up getting licensed with no restrictions. November 25 2023. I believe my case was heard in the beginning of November before the board. My checklist didn't get updated untill the actual day they issued the license. It was a long process, but I think the best bet with the board is to be honest and to show as much proof as they need. I also had to go to the board almost every day for the last two weeks just to get them to move on it.
Hey Guys sorry I had no idea people were replying to me. So I did end up getting licensed with no restrictions. November 25 2023. I believe my case was heard in the beginning of November before the board. My checklist didn't get updated untill the actual day they issued the license. It was a long process, but I think the best bet with the board is to be honest and to show as much proof as they need. I also had to go to the board almost every day for the last two weeks just to get them to move on it.
Thank you for responding. How long after your items were submitted did your case go before the review committee? Did you receive notification beforehand about your case going before the board?
I'm going through the some difficult times I have an expunged DUI in CA , I'm appealing to get my LVN license after denial I hired wn attorney as well .
I'm just so devastated it feels like it's a constant battle , like you did say we are humans and make mistakes but I learned from my mistakes and have guilt for the poor choices I made any tips or advice?
I'm currently in nursing school and have one semester to go. I've worked in hospitals and worked home health after getting my misdemeanor 5years ago. It was for aggravated assault . It was a horrible misunderstanding I never put hands on anyone but still was charged so I pleaded out. Should I start getting letters of recommendation now? Should I call the BON AND get the process started? Or do I wait to apply ? Please help I was on probation for 18months paid my dues and went on with my life I've never been in trouble before or after that and I don't want that one mistake to ruin my chances of being a nurse.
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Thank you for the update... It's just a transient delay. Stay encouraged. It'll all work itself out sooner than you think.