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

[californiadreamin797]

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 ?

[summerly]

Although I'll have to fess up I guess when I apply for my NP license in 2 years

[nursmimi, BSN, RN]

Your medications will more than likely show up on the drug screen. You will then have to disclose a current prescription. It's better to just be honest up front.

[God is holy]

Never lie .... be strong and go take ur test as it is...