License Surrendered due to HIPAA volation

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Hi I voluntary surrendered my CNA license due to a HIPPA violation. Even though I didn't agree with the discipline I did what I thought would be the quickest and painless to deal with. My question is I am currently in nursing school and wanted to know if I can still apply for an RN license is I have a discipline on my CNA record.

PLEASE ONLY SERIOUS RESPONSES, IF I WANTED AN ANSWER TO A JOKE I WOULD HAVE ASKED ONE....

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

Did you have a LICENSE to give up, or a certificate? And I HAVE to do this: it's HIPAA...

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I have a license from the state. After the violation I did attend a HIPPA course through a local nursing school to regain more knowledge on the law.

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.

Your best bet would be to check with the Board of Nursing in the state where you anticipate working. It would be a bummer to go through the rigors of nursing school and then have trouble getting a license. They should be able to give you the best guidance on how to proceed. Good luck.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

Only your state BON can answer that question.

Best of luck.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

That is a serious offense...you need to check with teh board and you school.

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