NCLEX application in Illinois.... says do you have a mental disease can i lie???

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i am about to graduate LPN program and i was reviewing the application and it states do u have a mental disease no time frame specifics just straight out do you now i have bipolar and generalized anxiety disorders both of which are completely under control and have been for some time now. that being said if i say no how will they actually if at all find out that its a false statement,,, boards are in roughly eight weeks ,, what do i do ? :down:

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Do not lie. IF (and it's a big if) generalized anxiety disorder or bipolar are issues for your state BON, they will contact you for more information. In my state, that question is also asked, but they're looking more for issues such as schizophrenia.

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Never lie to the BON.

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If its in 'remission' - do you actually 'have it'?

If you had contracted the herpes virus - but do not actively have any 'cold sore' lesions..

In these cases, you do carry the potential for a future relapse.

Likely, if it is a condition about which the BON has valid concerns re: practising safely..

..best to check it in.

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Don't ever lie. It is not in your best interest to do so.

If you are still in your clinical rotation, you pay for a . If that is still in effect, I would call them and just ask for advice. NOT to lie on your application, but rather, potential "issues" of disclosing.

Best wishes.

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Are you under treatment for these? Have you been in the past? Do you take medication for management? If so I would disclose it, if not I'd consider keeping it to myself.

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If, at some point in the future, the BON were to find out that you failed to disclose requested info on your licensure application, that is grounds for revoking your license. The consequences of being found to have lied to the BON are always worse than just admitting (whatever it may be) in the first place. Sure, there's a chance they would never find out -- but they might, at any point in the future. Is that a chance you want to take, and live with permanently? And do you really want to start your career in an profession in which all we really have, at the end of the day, is our personal integrity, and in which people's lives depend on us being honest and trustworthy, with a lie?

Best wishes for your journey!

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@ xoemmylouox ....i am on lamictal an ativan and have been successful in treatment if under treatment you mean to i still see my psychiatrist then yes he has to see me every so often to make sure im not developing a reaction to the medicine ,,, how would they find out though is there some huge database that has all my info somewhere that im unaware of or would it just be a matter of a drug test showing the ativan or me having a moment where it would be evident something was off and that would be the explanation behind it im well controlled not even close to a hospitalization in over ten years

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@ xoemmylouox ....i am on lamictal an ativan and have been successful in treatment if under treatment you mean to i still see my psychiatrist then yes he has to see me every so often to make sure im not developing a reaction to the medicine ,,, how would they find out though is there some huge database that has all my info somewhere that im unaware of or would it just be a matter of a drug test showing the ativan or me having a moment where it would be evident something was off and that would be the explanation behind it im well controlled not even close to a hospitalization in over ten years

Again, never lie to the BON. You're asking for advice and we're all telling you the same thing.

Move past denial and defensiveness and accept your life circumstances. You do not want to live your life in fear of discovery of what is a fact of your life.

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No! Why would you lie?

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Just be honest. Years ago when I got my LPN I had to go to a doctor and have a physical exam where he signed a document that stated that I was in both good physical and mental health before I was allowed to take my boards. This was standard for anyone applying for an LPN license at the time. When I signed up for my RN a few months ago, I got the same question that you stated. I don't have any background so I checked 'no'. I'm only speculating here, but I know many nurses with both disorders who are still practicing, so I would imagine that the board is looking for something more severe or you may have to have your doctor sign something stating that you are mentally stable enough to practice. Lying and then having them find out down the road could cost you your license.

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That must be new. I have depression and anxiety and I don't remember that question when I applied in 2007.

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