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Oh and just as a side note, I did not use an attorney. I couldn't afford one due to rent and groceries. But the Board still listened to me and read all of my recommendations. I truly believe God was my lawyer on this one. :redbeathe

As of Wednesday Sept. 23............. I AM OFFICIALLY AN RN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for everyone's support. It meant a lot to me:D Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!! The board followed exactly what the DAC decided...no restrictions. After all this time I am truly a nurse:yeah:I feel like this huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I have even found a job after moving to Las Vegas. I am working at a plasma center as a donor processor and in a month or so, I move up to Medical Supervisor (RN position) No nights, holiday pay, and I can spend each and every night with my son. God has truly looked out for us. My son had gotten me an Rn charm back when I graduated in May but I refused to wear it in case I jinxed myself. Now I can finally put it on. I love you guys!!!:redbeathe

Now for my update...... I went before the DAC last week and was a nervous wreck all weekend to find what their decision would be. They were incredibly nice and I felt optimistic when I left. But I had to wait until yesterday to hear from my person at the BON. She called and said they had decided license with no restrictions!!!! Granted I still have to go before the BON in Sept but at least I have the DAC behind me. She said the BON makes their own decision but they do take into consideration what the DAC recommends. So thank you for all the prayers. I am definitely stressing on not being able to even look for a job until after September. Does anyone know just how much the BON listens to DAC??? They definitely interrogated me but I understood because they want to make sure about my character. Thank you for going through this with me guys. The support means alot :redbeathe

Well, unfortunately, I cannot get my felony expunged because I was convicted guilty when I tested positive during probation. Maybe if I had a lot of money a lawyer could remove it but that would be years down the line. So for a new update, I emailed a lawyer that is an RN who represents nurses that need to go before the board. I saw her advertisement on the NV newsletter. She emailed me back and honestly the money was too much. But I was very discouraged because she stated in the email that I needed a lawyer because the board is going to initially deny me and I will need to appeal. WHAT? Am I jumping through all these hoops for nothing? I cried all weekend. I'm telling myself now that she is a lawyer and just wants me to retain her. I can't believe that the BON would allow me to take the NCLEX if they are just going to deny me to becoming a nurse. Could this be true? I'm still going to go before the Disability and BON by myself and just pray that they give me a chance. I'll get a lawyer if they truly do deny me. Life_is_good_1973, did they initially deny your friend who had the felony DUI from 17 years ago? Seriously, I am so tired of these roller coaster emotions. I am going to try to get ahold of someone at the board to see what they say. Unfortunately, I'm sure I'll just be told it's a "case by case basis" LOL

Thank you for all the information. I've heard how hard it is but since I'm clean, my only worry is the price. I really want to be an OR nurse so hopefully that will still be attainable even with all the restrictions. I knew this would be an uphill battle from the beginning so it is a relief to hear that others have succeeded. Would all the meetings and everything start as soon as they give me a license (See, I'm being optimistic lol) or does it begin after I actually get a job?

Personally mine was a felony and 2 misdemeanors...possession and paraphernelia (sp) I'm hoping I'll be okay but it is out of my hands. I'll pray for you. I'm sure we'll be fine as long as we've stayed out of trouble and have honestly turned our lives around. Be prepared to have many letters of recommendation on your moral character. Good Luck!

Unfortunately I have to wait until September after I go before the BON before I can apply. I'm going to spend July and August doing life with my son after spending the last 3 years in school. I'm hoping that in September I can just ask to meet the nurse managers. I really want to be an OR nurse. I even did 136 hours of preceptorship in the OR and I loved it!!!! Hopefully things will look up again by that time.:wink2:

Thank you so much for posting your story! It means a lot to see someone be successful by being honest. I go before the NV board in September so hopefully I'll be another success story:)

Just wanted to tell you GOOD LUCK! I know the waiting is the hardest part. Just keep being honest!

:wink2:Oh and Seyma Thank you so much! I'm going to try and stay optimistic. I've made it this far right? I just hope my story gives hope to others. You guys will be with me each step of the way

Thank you for everyone's encouragement! It really does mean a lot to me. And as for the attorney, unfortunately I do not have the money for that. I'm just going to go and pray that they see the person I've become. I'm hoping between my accomplishments and the fact that my record has been clean since 1997.......gotta put my trust in God that everything I've done was not in vain. And hey, my son believes in me:) I will keep everyone posted as to what happens in the DAC mtg in August. Yes, I'm scared but hey I just passed the NCLEX.. Cannot keep this kool-aid grin off of face LOL:p

I said I'd keep everyone posted so...took my NCLEX on Sunday, 75 q and just found out I PASSED!!!!!!!!! Woohoo:) That is one hurdle down. I am so happy that I started crying. My 10 year old son was so funny. When I told him he just said "mom, of course you passed..I've been praying for you every night" Thank you GOD!!!

I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!! The trick worked for me. It also allowed me to breathe during the past 2 days. I've never been so nervous and just sick to my stomach waiting. So just to verify for this thread......PearsonVue Trick works! WOOHOO!!!!!!

Well, I'll be moving to Vegas in a month and am wondering how is the job outlook for new grads? I've read the other threads but have not seen anything recent. Is is getting better? I plan on applying for everything from hospitals to clinics. If anyone has any suggestions it would be GREATLY appreciated:bowingpur

I am praying that this trick works! I took my test yesterday morning and today it won't let me reregister. I left the test absolutely sure I failed and even with this "trick" I am still scared. I have read so many posts and this is the only thing keeping my sanity right now. I really hope it works. I'll find out for sure tomorrow...so many hours and minutes away....time dragging slowly:cry: