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Hi, I'm sorry you received a denial letter but look at it now you know and can take further action. First off, you need to file your appeal within the given time frame. I have heard of some success stories of people receiving probational licenses without hiring an attorney. I feel the paperwork you have works, as far as getting a drug test showing negative in my opinion can't hurt but I don't feel it would help much as it would be a stipulation when you receive a probational license, the required drug tests will be random. Having letter of recommendations and proof that you have completed the legal portion of what ever convictions you have, is what is more important. If you go to the BVNPT website I believe they have a section that would be very informative to you regarding what the steps are to take for appeals. Hope this helps and don't give up! When I went through it in 2012 be prepared that it is a long process but if you feel becoming a nurse is truly what you want, have faith and it is attainable! Good luck!

First of all, I want to applaud you for your tenacity and drive! Personally when I went through the appeal process for my LVN license it did take about a year and a half in its entirety BUT that was back in 2013 and a different Board, though I believe both the BRN and the BVNPT handle these situations similarly. I also had an hired an attorney that handled the appeal. I also want to clarify that after my attorney received the discovery it was already about 7 or 8 months in at the time. And after extensively discussing the case with my attorney, I agreed with him that If I am offered a probationary license by the STATE, which by the way is what eventually happened, I most likely wouldn't get a free and clear license because of the fact that my 2 misdemeanors were fairly recent at the time, both occurring in 2011 about a month and a half apart, both unfortunately were alcohol related, first hit and run property damage and sadly later a DUI. So when I was offered a probationary license for 3 years, I agreed. I've always regreted my actions, learned tremendous lessons and fully accepted the consequences. Being a nurse is my calling, I truly believe that. It was very difficult and financially costly process with all 19 stipulations BUT doable. I was persistent applied everywhere and luckily through networking with former instructors I found full-time employment as an LVN. You do need to be prepared for it, maybe you will even be able to have your present employer hire you, there will be quarterly supervisory assessments and prior to even accepting employment you will have to most likely get approval from your probation monitor. But it is possible! I made it through all 3 years and then my license was converted to current. Since then I also was accepted into an accelerated LVN to RN Program in 2019 that I successfully graduated and had to submit the same paperwork all over again, this time for the CA BRN. It took about 5 weeks longer than my classmates but I was cleared to test! ATT received on 12/20/2020, took my NCLEX this past Monday 1/6/2020, shut off at 75 questions, and yesterday morning checked BREEZE license verification and YES I'm officially a Licensed Registered Nurse! No matter what your obstacles are, know that it is possible to succeed, it will be very difficult BUT possible!

I'm in CA, and I successfully expunged a misdemeanor without an attorney. I went to the county website where misdemeanor record was, printed, completed the necessary forms (3 separate forms) attached proof of completion such as probation department showing I owe 0 balance, -fines paid in full, informal probation completion, included a check for the filing fee and it took about 3 months. I then received an email when it was signed by the judge, at which time I called the County Superior Court to verify that it was expunged, that's it. Most times I believe you can call that specific county courthouse and ask for help with the exact process, I think you could even ask for a fee waiver if you qualify. Good luck!

I wanted to share my personal experience to give hope to future nurses that it is possible! Brief timeline in 2011 while still in LVN school, I unfortunately had some unexpected and difficult family situations happen, lead to making poor choices and was charged with hit and run (property damage) misdemeanor, pled no contest, a month later arrested and charged with a DUI misdemeanor, pled no contest. All within a span of 2 months, previous to this, I never even had anything worse than a speeding ticket in my 36 years. I was under tremendous stress and personal upheaval that led to me becoming a single parent of 3 and obviously had unhealthy coping mechanisms in place at that time. All the while, after some serious soul searching, I still decided to stay and finish nursing school, even though I knew I would have an up hill battle to become licensed because of my recent convictions BUT I knew in my heart that becoming a nurse was what I was meant to do. The following year I successfully graduated LVN school, while taking care of all of my court requirements I began my long process of reaching my nursing goals. I applied for the BVNPT in 2012, after 6 months I was allowed to test, I wouldn't know if I passed or not though, pending the decision from the Board. Well another several months passed and I received my letter saying I was denied, but I could appeal, well that's exactly what I did in late 2013. I also hired an attorney specializing in professional licensing. It took another year and a half but finally in 2015 I was granted a 3 year probationary LVN license! I never gave up my dream and all during this time I continued my education and started taking my prerequsites for RN as well as many seminars and counselling sessions for constant personal improvement! Don't get me wrong it was a long, difficult and humbling road, filled with many sacrifices and financial hardships. I applied for months before, by god's grace found a full-time job as an LVN, my DON gave me a chance and hired me even with a probationary license. I also did have all 19 stipulations but I accept it because I took responsibility for my actions in 2011, in fact I am proud to say I gave up drinking alcohol all together in 2011, realizing that for me, that was not a coping mechanism I would ever use again, it had cost me so much but also gave me the resolve to become better. I believe my experiences are what makes me the compassionate and professional nurse I am today! To continue my story, I successfully completed my probationary period with no violations and my LVN license was converted to a current license without restrictions in 2018. Also in 2018 I earned 2 associates degrees and was fortunate enough to be accepted into an accelerated LVN to RN ADN program, which I am proud to say I graduated from In September 2019! Also keep in mind I knew I would have issues with the CA BRN because of my 2 misdemeanors but nothing is going to deter me! I have been through so much, have learned tremendous lessons, and I am determined and have the perserverence to reach my goals. I believe in the nursing profession and all that it stands for, as well as know that I can make a difference and give hope! I digress, to continue, I researched CA BRN requirements and watched their video on the website regarding convictions. Also it is important to note that I paid all fines and had both misdemeanors expunged as soon as I completed my court requirements back in 2015. I submitted everything the BRN needed, certified copies of all court documents and arrest report, successful completion certificates. Letter of recommendations, from colleagues and my supervisors, been working at the same job as an LVN since becoming licensed 4 years ago, work evaluations, rehabilitation efforts, awards, completion letter from BVNPT Probation Section, detailed letter of explanation and accepting of responsibility for all of my actions. Uploaded everything I felt they would need to BREEZE, it took 10 weeks and praise to God, I was cleared by the BRN and was given my authorization to test! A license free and clear with no restrictions. So for those out there who find themselves wanting to pursue their nursing dreams but have more than 1 misdemeanors in your past, have faith and don't give up. It is possible, not easy for sure, but we'll worth it in the end! Its is never too late and MSN here I come. Good luck to all of you, praise God and have faith!