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I officially started probation last month. I sent all my information to the FL BON. Not really sure how long it takes to respond or what the outcome will be. But it did get dropped to a reckless with a withhold. I'll keep you posted. I know the situation stressful but so are our jobs and we can handle anything as nurses ☺ Let's stay positive even though its hard sometimes. Keep me posted!

I just officially took the offer. I'm going to send the information to the BON FedEx by 10/20 but according to what I read you have to report within 30 days in FL and then when you're all done you have to do it again. Obviously, you know it's a very stressful situation and hard to get any straight answers but when I did speak to someone at BON they said it's determined on a case-to-case basis. They made it sound like I would get a fine but no suspension. I guess I'll find out but it can take months for them to review it. All we can do is stay positive!

Just looking for some advice. Please no judging as no one is perfect. I came on here back in 2017 for the same case but I am in a different situation with it now. I was arrested for a DUI in which I refused. I went to trial in 2019 for the refusal in which I was found not guilty. So one charge is handled. My attorney has done numerous appeals to get the DUI charge dismissed because there is no evidence and basically was the police just looking to arrest someone that night. The appeals have been denied so far. Unfortunately due to covid the courts are at a standstill and another trial for the actual DUI wouldn't be until 2021 at this point. The state has given an offer to drop the charges to reckless and withhold adjudication with not points, no immobilization, etc,. They are saying probation for 6 months which after 3 I can get taken off of. I've contacted the BON numerous times but most recent advised that only need to self report if I'm actually charged or take a plea. I am trying to decide what to do but obviously do not want to lose my nursing license I have been at the same job this whole time and they do not know as the BON also told me I do not need to tell the either. My question is will I lose my nursing license with a Reckless Driving? And what if anything will the BON have me do? I've also been holding off going back to school until it was resolved to ensure it wouldn't affect my acceptance into a program or a future degree. I live in Florida. Any help or feedback would be appreciated.

I will. thanks.

thank you.

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Please give me some advice and no judging as no one is perfect. I have reached out to numerous friends that are nurses but cannot get a real answer. I was arrested for a DUI, which is pending. I contacted the BON Florida they advised not to disclose until the resolution My questions: 1) Can I apply for other jobs with the DUI pending or do I need to wait because of the background check? 2) Will I lose my nursing license because of the DUI? It is still pending, so hoping it gets dropped or charges lowered because there is now concrete evidence that I had been drinking. Thank you.