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  1. There's hope for us!! (for those worried about background)

    dinguino replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I got my nursing license in 2000. Got my DUI in 2008 and yes I was convicted of misdemeanor DUI. The board sent me a letter saying I had a accusation against me from the board for the DUI. I was...

  2. There's hope for us!! (for those worried about background)

    dinguino replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am on probation in California. I will tell you California is the strictest state of the 50. Again I'm not trying to scare anyone I just want you to avoid the BS the rest of the new grads are going...

  3. There's hope for us!! (for those worried about background)

    dinguino replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If any one has questions related to this topic just post them here. I cannot respond to private messages because all nurses won't let me. Again if you have any alcohol related misdemeanor charge you...

  4. There's hope for us!! (for those worried about background)

    dinguino replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would have to say this is a state by state case. California would not send a letter like this. If you have a DUI you will be placed on 3 years probation. My friend got denied licensure for a 102mph...

  5. Denied NCLEX by CA BRN due to two DUI's-HELP!

    dinguino replied to tulip12's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi I am currently a RN going through the probation process for a DUI in Califonia. First do not get a lawyer for this. It is a waste of money. You are not dealing with judicial law you are dealing...

  6. First Lab Testing While on Vacation?

    dinguino replied to nursling07's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I go to Mexico frequently 2-3 times a year while on california probation for a DUI. They do not test while out of the country for probation. Diversion is

  7. forgot First Lab call in. California Probation

    dinguino replied to onlytimeforme's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes get in to a routine of when to call in. I do it before I get out of bed in the morning. It will probably be a warning this time but you reall need to be vigulant now. I was placed on probation for...

  8. Calif Probation New legislation for DUI

    dinguino replied to onlytimeforme's topic in California Nursing

    So I would just call first lab on Monday and your monitor. Your first miss I have heard they don't do much about but you have been on probation for a month correct? You have missed twice and one being...

  9. Calif Probation New legislation for DUI

    dinguino replied to onlytimeforme's topic in California Nursing

    What you need to do first is call first lab and schedule a immediate retest. Then call your probation monitor and explain what happened and u sched a retest. Unfortunately we are at the mercy of the...

  10. Calif Probation New legislation for DUI

    dinguino replied to onlytimeforme's topic in California Nursing

    I have one DUI too with excellent work reviews. I have been writting senator Barbara Boxer about the excessive punishment for such offenses to nurses that are safe practioners. I suggest going to her...