studentnurse7775

Seriously an a MIP?? I know too many nurses and nursing students who had this offense and were fine. I wouldn't stress on it too much. Most states offer court diversion for this offense anyways

If that is all that is on your record and if you are honest with your future employers then I don't think it will hinder you at all. I have a dui on my record, two of my buddies have dui's on their records and we all have found gainful employment at major hospitals in an area that has many nursing graduates.

I am sorry to hear that your offer was rescinded. However, I must ask if you disclosed the offense on the job application? Failure to disclose is usually a big reason why companies will rescind an offer. Its an issue of honesty. Believe or not, even with your crime being a recent issue most companies wont care about the offense (if its a minor offense and if your explanation can show that you are remorseful for your past actions and learned from it) if you are up front about it. I have a DUI on my record and was able to find employment in hospitals, however, I was upfront on the job app about the offense. There could be other factors in you not finding jobs such as lack of experience. Many hospitals are look to see if a new grad completed an externship or have previous tech experience.

Forums are absolutely the worst place to seek legal advice. The question whether a nursing school candidate becoming a RN with a dui is best reserved for a licensed nurse attorney. That being said...I know a doctor who had 5 dui's and have been in rehab 49 times and he is still practicing medicine and is now a world renowned addictionologist. He is even playing a role in rewriting some of my state's drunk driving laws! So believe me, anything's possible but consult with an attorney.

I am sorry about the situation you are in. I would recommend getting consultation from an attorny who specializes in dealing with your state's respective board of nursing. An attorney will be able to help guide you in your situation in regards to a criminal conviction and licensure and dealing with your school of nursing. Here is the link to the American Association of Nurse Attorneys website and there is a hotline to call to help find a nurse attorney http://www.taana.org/Public/home_page2.asp. I don't intend on giving legal advice but I recieved a dui (actually it was the lesser charge to a dui but that is beside the point) as a nursing student and I was still able to receivie employment at multiple hospitals in my area as a nurse tech and I am set to graduate at the end of the year. It was a dumb mistake but I owned up to it with upmost integrity and responsibility. However, I couldn't have survived my dui without proper legal advice from a criminal defense lawyer and a nurse lawyer.