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License with a Background

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!

best wishes to everyone!

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    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. 

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    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. 

     

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    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

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    I have no restrictions on my license and I was approved for multistate license. 

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    How long after crime acknowledgment review did you get your license number 

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    Danban2023 said:

    Yeah I still haven't gotten my license and I took and passed on 1/5 ?

    Hello there. Have you heard from NJ BON yet?

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    rosey1991 said:

    Mrs. Rabbit0414

    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 

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    Vashti Smith said:

    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 

    @Vashti Smith

    When/how were you notified of your case being heard by the board? How long ago did you apply?

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    @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 

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    Vashti Smith said:

    @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 

    @Vashti Smith

    Thank you for responding and good luck. I'm sure you'll be good. Please update me of your outcome. 

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    @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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    Vashti Smith said:

    @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 

    @Vashti Smith

    Thank you for the update... It's just a transient delay. Stay encouraged. It'll all work itself out sooner than you think. 

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