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@Betterdaystocome thank you, you've really helped with explaining how you've dealt with everything. I think the biggest thing I have going for me was that my BAC was so low and that besides this my history is clear, but like you said it's on a case by case basis. I think in these situations after you've driven yourself crazy doing so much research the only thing you can do is be positive and figure things out as they come. I will definitely keep you posted with how things go.

@Betterdaystocome I haven't honestly just because I'm doing what my attorney says and he hasn't suggested I go get anything. Also, my arrest was in august so I'm sure on a hair follicle test it may still show which won't help me. I haven't ever done any drugs though, just drank and only socially. I am nervous too but I've already driven myself crazy overthinking it. I am trying now just to wait it out and see what my outcome is and if it's not what I want then I can just go from there.

@Betterdaystocome Hey! Yeah so I actually graduate this week. I’ve done drug and alcohol evaluation, therapy evaluation by an actual doctor (both said I do not have a substance abuse disorder and that I don’t need any further treatment). I’ve also done two online courses recommended by my attorney as well as a victim impact class. I also have three letters of recommendation all from nurses and one is a house supervisor. I have my dui class left when is on the 12th and then I will be applying to the board. I am nervous because my case is an open case still but my attorney has been doing this for a while and says he feels like I will be fine with the board. I will keep everyone updated with what all happens regarding if they give me a probationary license or if I’m lucky enough to walk away with an unrestricted license ?

Awesome thanks for the advice. My BAC was .06, but who knows what will happen because it is on a case by case basis. Hopefully I can luck out like you did. Was your case closed and done with before you went before the board?

@Betterdaystocome okay thanks for letting me know! I am in the same boat. I got my dui in August and I graduate next week. I have a nursing attorney who is making me do everything you mentioned. I was just now worried because I never told my school ( I didn't know if I needed to or not) but hopefully that won't impact anything!

Hello! I am in a similar situation and I was wondering if you ever disclosed your dui to your school since it happened during school? Thanks

Hello everyone, So I am a nursing student who graduates in December. Long story short, I got a dui, but blew under the legal limit and it is in the process of getting reduced to reckless driving. I've been doing a lot of research for when I apply to take my NCLEX, but I just am not sure what I should do. Do I wait until this case is complete? Although I am not sure when that will be. Do I apply for the boards and just see what they say to me? I assume they will be asking me about the incident. Any help at all would be amazing. Thanks!