jag1322

Dawno,I did hear back in January and the board approved me to sit for the nclex with no restrictions pending I graduate. I have been accepted to a BSN program to start this Fall. I believe this was totally a "God thing" and feel very lucky to have this opportunity. Now- my main focus is doing well in school and hoping that employers will look past my 2 dwi's since they are over 11 years old.I truly wish you the best. It took just about 7 months to get my letter after I submitted my 150. Hope that helps. Keep your head up.

Hi everyone, This is my first post..I have been a lurker for awhile now. Last week I sent away to the BON in TX my request for declaratory order papers. I am a recovering alcoholic. I will have 10 years sober this June. I have 2 DWI's in my past, in 1998 when I was 19 and 2001 when I was 22. I got sober that same year. Anyway, I have finished my prereqs and have planned to apply (hopefully!) this August for the ASN program. I have to be cleared by the board first since I have a criminal hx. I am so nervous.. I do not know if they will even consider me, and if so I have read things like I may have to take a polygraph and be on probation for years, etc.. I know only the BON can decide but goodness I am worried. I truly feel like I am supposed to be a nurse. In my letter explaining everything to the board, I was honest about my past...I felt like I had to be with the DWI's. I had to tell them I am in recovery....surely honesty is best?? Ugggh! I am so scared! And then even if I am licensed...will anyone hire me with 2 DWI's?? I hate my past but honestly I would not be where I am today if I hadn't gone through the stuff I have had to. Anyway, thanks for listening to me whine. I would love any advice or opinions if anyone has been through anything similar.