Pre-Trial Diversion program and Licensure.. Help!!

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Hello, I wanted to see if anyone had gone through something similar.. I have been an LPN for 7 years and just finished RN school. I applied to take my boards and received an email stating my file was sent for board review. A year ago I was charged with public assistance fraud which is a 3rd degree felony. I had reported my income correctly and then when I started a PRN job I did not send in those pay stubs as I wasn't aware I had to. I have never been in any type of trouble before so the state attorney agreed to place me In a Pre-Trial diversion/intervention (PTI) program where as long as I repay the money within 3 years the charge will be dismissed and my record can be expunged. I'm afraid the BON will deny my application to take the RN-Nclex and take away my LPN license. I was completely honest in my application and even submitted all the information they asked for. Has anyone heard of a similar situation with a positive outcome?

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I don't know any specifics about public assistance fraud, but my biggest concern would be that the case is still 'open' (not dismissed yet) until you pay back the money.

I've known several people in PTI and it's an open case until the fines are paid off.

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That's my fear too is that because the case is still open they may not allow me to sit for boards. The hearing is scheduled for 2 days from now and I am very scared. I just want to become the RN that I've always dreamed of.

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@NurseT3 any update on your outcome?

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