Possible DUI right after graduation

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Hello all,

I sent in all my information to the BRN with all true information, never had a criminal record, no DUI's etc. The day after my graduation, I was involved in a head on collision under the influence of alcohol. So I have been charged with a DUI but not convicted yet. My court date is in July. My question is, since I have not been convicted, and when I turned in my information to the board I have a clean record at the time, do I still need to contact the BRN and let them know that this has all occurred? Has anyone else been involved with something like this?? I just cant believe this is happening to me. Any advice would be much appreciated.

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TOS doesn't really allow an answer. I would review the BON policies and discuss the situation with your attorney.

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questions we seem to be encountering more and more often have to do with the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure:

  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a criminal history and if so, can i get a job?
  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a mip, dui, or other related charges?
  • what happens if you are charged or convicted of a crime after licensure?
  • can i go to nursing school and/or be licensed/be employed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • will i be able to go to nursing school and/or attend clinicals with a criminal record?
  • what can happen if i receive a mip/dui/dwi or other charge while still in school?

these are questions that the members of allnurses.com cannot answer. the only reliable source of information is your state board of nursing.

if you are currently licensed as a nurse and have been charged with or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor including dui/dwi or any criminal offense, you need to contact the bon in every state you hold a license/wish to be licensed and ask their reporting requirements.

if you are a nursing student or are interested in becoming a nurse you need to contact your bon and/or your school of nursing directly. you need to be completely candid with them as to the nature and disposition of the crimes. each board of nursing makes a determination on a case by case basis and some are willing to issue a declarative statement in advance.

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