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So, I just graduated last Wednesday (5-30-2018) from a local accelerated PN program. I excelled in my program graduating with a 3.8 and also receiving "Clinical Nurse of the Year" by my instructors. My problem is, as I was registering for my licence through the state, I had to answer the question, "Have you ever been charged with a DUI?" The answer is, yes I have been. 2 as a matter of fact. My last one was almost 9 years ago. Now though, they will not let me complete my application process so I can get my ATT and take the NCLEX. Has anybody been in a similar situation? My instructor said she isnt by law allowed to give me and advice about the registration process and the state has yet to call me. Im not sure exactly what it is they want me to send them and I heard it could take up to 6 months to complete the review and even then there is no gaurantee my app will be accepted. Upon applying for nursing school, I had told my instructor during the interview process that I had 2 previous DUI's and she had said that the boards wouldnt mind as long as I dont get anymore because the 3rd would be a felony. My instructor is a very prestigious women with a Phd in nursing and works closely with the boards. I honestly cant see her letting me in the program at all if she thought for one minute that it would he a problem. Can someone please help me to understand whats going on and what they may want? Or, how long the actual process may take? I am from Ohio by the way.

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Specializes in Critical Care and ED.

Unfortunately you may find that the board may place restrictions on you and require you to go into monitoring for an extended time. It's hard to give you specific information because it varies from state to state. Hopefully a moderator will move your thread to the Nurses in Recovery forum as many people over there have experiences in this kind of thing. It doesn't mean you can't be a nurse, but they might make it difficult for you. I wish you good luck.

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

What you can do in the meantime is gather every scrap of documentation you can about these two arrests. You'll likely be needing them. And probably an attorney who specializes in BON matters.

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This is a somewhat common issue, but with a variety of outcomes based on an impossible number of variables. Good luck!

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

contact the American Assoc of nurse attorneys - They are familiar with all licensing and professional practice issues and will give you a free initial consultation. Definitely contact them first before going to the BON.

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Hello, my name is Terry. So, to make a long story short, I have two OVI's. One being 13 years old and my last 8 years ago. I recently graduated an accelerated PN program with Clinical Nurse of the Year May 31st, 2018. Upon applying for my licensure, I jad realized I needed ro submit additional information about my criminal history. Which I had done so. Now, my issue is that I have yet to hear anything what so ever and I am hearing it could take quite some time for the review and even thenbthey may still need additional information. I worked EXTREMELY hard in school and at clinicals and I am simply just ready to take my NCLEX, like yesterday! I feel this is so totally unfair in the fact that not only was these OVI's many years ago (young and inexperienced) but also that I havnt been in any kind of trouble since. Not even a speeding ticket! Somehow my past has come back to haunt me in thee most daunting of ways. Has anyone been through this or a similar experience? Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

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A lot of people have been in your position and I suspect that you'll eventually end up with a license. The fact that your OVIs are not recent is good ...but the fact that you got another one five years after the first does look bad.

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