NJ Nursing Grad With DUI Awaiting Licence

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I made a horrific mistake and drove after drinking in 2015. I lost my driver's licence, paid a lot of fines had an interlock device installed. Then I graduated nursing school (May 2017). I disclosed everything to the board, I sat for and passed the NCLEX. Now I'm waiting for a license number. Most of my classmates received theirs in 2 days. It's been WEEKS for me. I drove to the BON (2 1/2 hours away) because I couldn't get any answers over the phone. I was told that I am on the agenda for 10/6 for review. Can they refuse me? I am a single mom of 2 who lost her job after 13 years in (started at 19), during school and now my unemployment is gone. I have a job who REALLY wants me, all lined up but is waiting for that number. If this doesn't pan out, I will lose everything. I have next months rent and little food im stretching out. Does anyone have any insight? I've read MANY threads, blogs, public NJ BON disciplinary actions...and im at a loss. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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Cslimm22

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I go before Board in Sept as well. Wondering should I get a lawyer. They told me the meeting is about my history of arrests though

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Booyaa

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Hi, any updates from anyone?

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nursingstudentboy2020

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7 hours ago, Marisol Marie Ramirez said:
I am currently enrolled in an accelerated BSN program. I got my DWI in 2018 while I was in my first semester and it was the worst mistake of my life. I am set to graduate next year 2021 and am super worried about the possibility of me not being able to get my nursing license after I graduate and pass the NCLEX. I have a friend that had a DWI and still hasn't heard back from the board and its been over a year! I went through the whole process, paid my fines, had to have an intoxalock in my car, lost my license for 7 months. I also had a domestic charge that was dismissed in the courts a few months ago. I just find myself losing hope from time to time and thinking to myself if it's even worth it anymore.

What state are you in?