Marisa Johnson

Wow, that's a lot! I didn't cause injury or an accident. Wouldn't the court have all that information that was court mandated aka the AA attendance etc? I've never been a drinker so I'm not sure what extensive evidence I would need to prove that. I guess I could ask for a psych reference to show that? All I have is my transcript + degree, letters of recommendation from work, coworkers or friends, a few nursing certs I did during school and my community service hours through court.

Cristobal, What evidence of rehabilitation would you recommend? I've never been a big drinker (my dui BAC was low), I've always had steady jobs, no criminal record, good driving history. I'm not sure what I would need since I don't have issues with substances and have been working 6-7 days a week since graduating my program.

Hey! I actually already filled out the packet for the Public defender (it's online) for dismissal. I just got the rest of my letters of rec and will be submitting this weekend along with my personal statement, school documentation, etc :) I just don't know if they are strong enough even though my dui misdemeanor was an isolated event and I have no criminal history etc.

@xbananachipsx I have been out of school for 1.5 years and the only professors I remotely had any interaction with I haven't seen or spoken to in 3 years.

Hi, I got a DUI my first semester of nursing school in October 2023 and I graduated December of 2023. I got off probation in January 2025. I was going to submit reference letters but I didn't get any from school initially and when I asked I was left on read by professors and my preceptor (pretty crappy). I tried getting a CNA or caregiver job during school and after graduating but I couldn't pass a background check and most hospitals didn't even grant me an interview. Who should I ask for reference letters since I don't have any clinical professionals to vouch for me? Also, I want to apply for the NCLEX but I know it will get denied slash expungement is the only option. Should I wait to apply after I get it expunged, or should I take it and appeal while working on the expungement? I don't have the money for a lawyer nonetheless the NCLEX application so I've been feeling super lost and down. My classmates have been nurses for almost 2 years now and they all give me different advice giving me mixed opinions.