Nikita76

As far as the "weird moment", I was somewhat confused, because since they have done online renewals, the last 4 years or so, when I check yes, it always defaults and allows you to write your explaination. It did not do that, I knew the board is/was aware of my history, and ALL documentation was provided before I ever was licensed. And, as far as the expungement goes, once it is expunged, I do not have to admit to it at all, it is completely wiped clean, and could challenge the board. But, I think that's pointless. If they didn't put any action against my license to start with, why would they when the data is the same. Point is, I didn't mean to actually lie. I was afraid to check yes, and marked no, basically meaning no new convictions. Oh well. 2 weeks and still no word from BON

Well, I have actually talked with a lawyer about getting the record expunged. I do have malpractice with NSO, and if they reach a decision of placing an action against my license I will definately seek counsel for that. It really irritates me that it has been over 10 days, and they just leave people's licenses hanging in limbo with a Lapsed status, after paying $75 to reinstate it. It was an error, not an intentional lie. I have been honest with them for the last 5 years of renewals, with no action against my license, why would I lie about something 14 years ago now, when I told you the truth last year? This is VERY frustrating. Does anyone know how long it takes them to meet and decide about this? It's a bunch of crap in my opinion that they just leave you hanging, knowing you cannot work on a lapsed license without facing a fine.

Oooops, That should say the conviction was 1997. It was shoplifting.

Hi! It's my first post here. I am licensed RN in WV, and have been since 2005. This year, I was 2 days late completing application. I paid the fees, and submitted. The question that says have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, etc charge, I answered NO. However, I have been. LET ME SAY: In the past, I answered yes, and it gave a few lines for explaination, and I would put "Previously Submitted Info", because all documents were submitted prior to the board and no new convictions. Since there was no drop down lines for info, I didn't want to make it look as tho there were any NEW charges. My conviction was in 1999. They are placing my application with the Disciplinary review committee. Why would I lie about it now, when I have always answered yes? It was just a weird moment in time that I checked no. My questions: It has been over a week, when will I know something? What are the odds that I won't get anything against license? I have been TOTALLY honest with them, and sent in a written explaination, yet my license is hanging in limbo.... Advice? (other than check yes next time, I got that)