Facing Disciplinary Action....?

[Nikita76]

Hi!

It's my first post here. I am licensed RN in WV, and have been since 2005.

This year, I was 2 days late completing application.

I paid the fees, and submitted. The question that says have you ever been convicted

of a misdemeanor or felony, etc charge, I answered NO. However, I have been.

LET ME SAY: In the past, I answered yes, and it gave a few lines for explaination, and

I would put "Previously Submitted Info", because all documents were submitted prior to the

board and no new convictions. Since there was no drop down lines for info, I didn't want to

make it look as tho there were any NEW charges. My conviction was in 1999.

They are placing my application with the Disciplinary review committee.

Why would I lie about it now, when I have always answered yes? It was just a weird moment

in time that I checked no.

My questions:

It has been over a week, when will I know something?

What are the odds that I won't get anything against license?

I have been TOTALLY honest with them, and sent in a written explaination,

yet my license is hanging in limbo....

Advice? (other than check yes next time, I got that)

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

as far as the "weird moment", i was somewhat confused, because since they have done online renewals, the last 4 years or so, when i check yes, it always defaults and allows you to write your explaination. it did not do that, i knew the board is/was aware of my history, and all documentation was provided before i ever was licensed.

and, as far as the expungement goes, once it is expunged, i do not have to admit to it at all, it is completely wiped clean, and could challenge the board. but, i think that's pointless. if they didn't put any action against my license to start with, why would they when the data is the same.

point is, i didn't mean to actually lie. i was afraid to check yes, and marked no, basically meaning no new convictions.

oh well. 2 weeks and still no word from bon

this goes against everything i have read about expungements. from what i have read, nursing boards (and a few other entities) will in fact see an expungement, and you must report it. not to employers, but to state licensing boards like the bon.

please ask your lawyer about this, because this is an important point.

[diva rn, BSN, RN]

This goes against everything I have read about expungements. From what I have read, nursing boards (and a few other entities) will in fact see an expungement, and you MUST report it. Not to employers, but to state licensing boards like the BON.

Please ask your lawyer about this, because this is an important point.

This is true...Nursing Boards are privy to the same information as are a few other agencies, such as the FBI and yes, they WILL see an expungement. Employers will not see it. BON will. Again, ask your attorney, if you do not report and something comes up it could cause a much larger problem.