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OOPS! MISTYPE! I wrote UNDER....I meant: DUI OVER 7 years old is okay. Under 7 years would definitely be a problem.

I just got into a nursing program and the director said 1 DUI shouldn't be a problem. I've called a few other local colleges and they gave me the same answer. They said one DUI is fine too, as long as it's just one DUI misdemeanor and it's very long ago (felony or a recent/multiple DUI is most likely a NO). Since yours is 11 years ago, I'm almost positive that you should be fine. We are in the same boat. My director also said that I would need references/recommendation letters from my teachers to show the nursing board to able sit in for the NCLEX. Just make sure we stay trouble free and then we're good! I've researched that TX and MA are very harsh on nurses with DUI. NY shouldn't be as strict. If you're unsure, email your nursing director. When I had my orientation, she told everyone with offenses to email her because it was going to show up on our background check anyways.

I did not get into LBCC fall 2011. I know someone who did. She went to the orientation and they said that misdemeanors under 7 yrs is okay. Felonies would be a problem.

HBOC, did you get into the nursing program for LBCC? Also, did you have any trouble getting into the clinicals? I'm in a similar position as you. I have a dui and I am soon applying to LBCC.