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Nursing school two DUI's

So I got into this accelerated LPN program. Unfortunately I was dumb and got two back to back dui's one in December of 2023. And the 2nd one in February 2024. Not good decision making on my part and thankfully I didn't injure anyone or myself. I was convicted of both in April and I start school late June of 2024. My concern is will even be able to placed for clinicals with this now on my record? Because I know they run background checks before they place you. I've been taking all the steps needed. With having an IID installed in my car, dui school, and paying my fines. I'm just worried I won't be able to complete the program now. And to give more context I know every state is different I live in California. 

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    Hi were you able to continue?

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    Coffee0725 said:

    Hi were you able to continue?

    I don't know yet I start late June so I'll be keeping the post updated as I'm going through it, I'm just wondering if anyone knows if it will affect clinical rotations. 

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    I actually in the same boat and im wondering as well

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    Coffee0725 said:

    I actually in the same boat and im wondering as well

    Yea if you find any information let me know here as well! But good luck as well on your situation.

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    If you haven't done so already, you need to discuss this ASAP with your program director

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    sleepwalker said:

    If you haven't done so already, you need to discuss this ASAP with your program director

    Honestly my school has no duty to report or even a policy about convictions.

    I have nothing on my recording but this pending dui case. IDK what to do

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    1.  Please check with your state board of nursing on getting a license after conviction - there may be some issues

    2.  Please get help for your drinking problem.  This does not bode well for your ability to complete a nursing program or be a safe nurse.

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    Even if you complete the program, you may not be authorized to test (ATT) once you graduate. As FullGlass said, you should contact the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. They might not provide a definitive answer, suggesting you wait and apply for your ATT after graduating, but it's worth trying.

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    Coffee0725 said:

    "Honestly my school has no duty to report or even a policy about convictions."  They can get rid of you if you meet the criteria that you are not a fit person to be a nurse. They do run a background check twice a year or annually. 

    "I have nothing on my recording but this pending dui case. IDK what to do"   You took the risk of driving while intoxicated. Why are you worried about the pending DUI?   You can continue to attend school while waiting for your case. You never know. You might get away with those two DUIs. 

     

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    Oldmember said:

     

    I think the OP edited the original post.  It now says she was convicted on both

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    FullGlass said:

    I think the OP edited the original post.  It now says she was convicted on both

    No I never changed the original post there was someone else who has the same situation who posted on here as well. And the comment that oldmember was responding to was the other person. 

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    Did everything work out with clinical?

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