CA LVN on BVNPT probation, concerned about RN licensure

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Attn LVNs or RNs with past LVN license:

I am wondering if anyone has been able to get their RN license while on an LVN probation?

Let me start by saying I made some mistakes. I got my CA LVN license with a past DUI conviction from February 2012. After becoming licensed, I was charged with a misdemeanor drug possession in June 2014. Both of these charges are now dismissed and expunged, however the CA LVN Board (BVNPT) has just now put me on a 3 year probation which will continue to March 2019.

I am currently attending an RN program and will graduate in May 2017. At that point I will still have almost 2 years left on the LVN probation. I know I can request to have the probation terminated early at the 2 year mark, but my probation monitor herself discouraged me from this since it will take almost a year to obtain the decision if I can even get a spot to be heard at one of the board meetings (only held 4 times/year). She also said that the BRN will communicate with her directly which seems helpful if I show good progress, but the bottom line is I can't see the BRN giving me a license or even considering me while I am on probation for another CA license. Even worse, it is possible that I waste 3 years on the LVN probation just to be given another 3 years probation from the BRN and likely no job. I am lucky I was able to keep my current LVN job...

My question is if anyone has attempted to progress from the LVN probation to get an RN license?

I know that there is a new bill AB 2396 in California that just went into effect, requiring most licensing boards not to use expunged convictions to deny a license. I was hoping that this may be changing things for anyone being licensed recently, however it seems like the Board can still consider the behavior leading to the convictions as grounds for denial.

Has AB 2396 helped anyone get an RN license?

blacktea

12 Posts

Judging on my past experience and some of the information that I have researched on this forum I believe your RN license may be initially denied regardless if you are on LVN probation or not. The fact that you have 2 fairly new offenses, LVN probation you are almost guaranteed denial initially. AB whatever it is called didn't for me and my old & expunged convictions. I feel if you continue to work as LVN, do well at work, school and make connections with people that can give you excellent references, you will able to come out with a license, may not be clean a free but you never know. Also, not saying you have addiction or anything but you may want to look into getting something that will state that you do not have a substance abuse problem. I'm just saying... I would really recommend getting an attorney once you are ready to apply. You may be able to negotiate a deal with better outcomes. Im in cali also. Hope this helps...Good luck to you!

casunshine

4 Posts

Hi did you find anything out about your RN license? I'm Lvn just got put on probation for 3 years with tons of terms and wanted to enter the RN program but, they don't take probationary Lvn license, any ideas on what I can do about getting in?

I had a dui 1999, public intox 2002 and 2013 wet and reckless but was never driving the car long story. I got everything expunged but they don't care, and they don't care about anything. I'm not even an alcoholic, I rarely drink.

i worked years to get into RN program I finally have a number but they don't take prob license I'm so upset?? Does anyone know how to get probation terminated early???!!!

Any information lvn to rn while lvn on probation. Same situation

what area do you two live in?

I live in Orange County, CA

Cerritos College took me in ☺

casunshine

4 Posts

I'm in San Luis Obispo. Anyone know how to get my probation terminated early? And a good lawyer?

Hi,

Wondering if you started the application process yet. I am currently LVN on probation with 2 years to go. I graduate from RN school end of this year and not sure what the process is going to be. Not sure if I want to wait for my LVN probation to end, or submit the paperwork for my RN. Reason for probation is Alcohol related, DUI 2002&2005, and driving on suspended license. Hope to hear from you.

Suzers18

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Hello, I have a question. I am on probation with my RN, I would like to see if I could re-instate my LVN without any restrictions. Has anybody ever

done this and worked?

mickeylovesyou

14 Posts

yes it will definitely be hard. CA BON is known to be very strict. hard but no impossible. goodluck

I was denied

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