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Don't give up on your dream. If this is what you desire to do then I would propose that you do whatever it takes to achieve it. Giving up is the easy route to be a nurse takes perseverance. People make mistakes. Just make sure you are totally honest. I heard from other nurses that have transferred from other states say that Texas is very strict. So, if your not coming to texas you might be ok. What's the worse that can happen?

The Worst That Could Happen To You! EVERYONE PLEASE READ IF FILING DECLATORY ORDER IN TEXAS THIS IS NOT TO SCARE YOU BUT TO INFORM YOU!!!!! First let me tell you what I know for sure. #1. If filing a declatory order in TEXAS make sure YOU report everything!!! This is a FBI check and although you might have sealed your records the FBI can see them. That's all I'm going to say about that! #2. The Board's job is to protect the public, so don't think they will be impressed with your fancy words and vocabulary. Some of their concerns revolve around: how have you changed, have you learned from your mistakes, doubting your character, if the things you did are habit forming, and basically can you be trusted to care for the public. If your application is up for review with the enforcement dept. and you have several charges you may want to start praying and saving some money now:uhoh3:. Which leads to #3. The worst that can happen is that you could state your case in front of the board personally, they may request you to take a polygraph and/or be interviewed by a forensic psychiatrist, in which all fees are your responsibility. They are definitely not to be taken lightly! As I read the quarterly newsletter I am amazed at the number of nurses both LVN and RN licenses that have been revoked, surrendered, suspended, or placed on probation. If you had to do the above stated things to get your license I think you would protect it. Also, just FYI after doing all of this the board will still have to contemplate on their decision and they could still deny you to sit for NCLEX. You could get a lawyer and fight it if you have the money because remember you have already invested over nearly $2,000 and haven't got the approval:crying2:. Oh, you will not be working under your GVN/GRN until they have approved your application to test. The outcome of getting a lawyer makes it easier and if they say yes there will be stipulation under your new license. You will be under monitoring with the boards up to two years or more depending on what they order, have to attend counseling, take a jurisprudence, ethics class, can only be employed at one job at a time, and your employer may have to submit quarterly assessments to the boards regarding your work ethics. All these things are at the applicant's expense! Not to mention how long it may take for them to give you the final say so. This whole process could take up to nearly a year or more/less. My outcome was wonderful but it was by the GOD's grace and mercy, prayer, money, perseverance, good support from family, friends, instructors, and co-workers that I was given the approval to sit for the nclex-pn and I passed the boards the 1st time! This is not to scare you but to let you know what can happen. No one told me about these things so I'm sharing it with you. There weren't any felonies only misdemeanors. No one can judge anyone because at the end we will all be judged no matter if you got caught or whether you was lucky to get away. Remember, being a nurse comes with many responsibilities and many people have respect for us. This is not the only outcome; each person's case is reviewed by their situation, the age at the time of the crime, how many times, and those things listed under the NPA 217.11 Unprofessional Conduct and those things that may question your moral turpitude. Hope this helps!