kim1234

I Passed.....thanks for the support. :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :Melody: :Melody: :Melody:

My daughter has CF....the main reason i got into nursing....But it is very personal, definitely would find it very difficult to work with a CF child.

Took Nclex this morning, stopped at 85. I was a complete wreck. As soon as i walked out the door, i realized immediately atleast five questions i got wrong. They were so basic???? Any whooo, im not quite sure i passed. Does anyone know how they grade/rate the nclex? I know they say stopping at 85 means nothing, but if i failed I must of got quite a few wrong? Advice needed?

There was a student in my nursing class....that was not honest with his past (writing bad checks 5 yrs. ago) to the bon and they would not let him sit for the exam...If he had been honest, i believe he would have his license today. His charges were misdemeanors.

To apply for licensure......the application states >> Have you ever been arrested? Tricky question. Be truthful. Good luck

ha he he he ......great one :rotfl:

Believe me through out your career, you will run into many families such as this one, not even the best of the best is good enough. I personally dislike the ones that take notes on everything.....Please dont be so hard on yourself. In the future there will be plenty of clients who appreciate you. Keep your head up and good luck to you. Kim

[by the time i will take the licensing exam, it would have been 5+ years since i received an under-age driving under the influence (DUI). it was a misdemeanor, with no harm to anyone, and the proper rehabilitation courses were taken promptly with no other trouble with the law since. Have you already been thru school?

On previous threads I have explained my situation....and quite frankly I can explain no more. I really appreciate all the advice I have recieved on my situation. This forum is so cool. For all nurses (esp. Grad Students) with questions on background Info.....being honest is the total way to go. I believe with all my heart what comes around goes around. I have sucessfully completed the nursing program and even received a couple of awards to boot. I am no longer upset or scared about receiving my license. My level I and II background checks have returned clean as a whistle. No....that doesnt change the fact that I did commit a crime (CDS) 7 yrs ago. But as weird as it may sound....I believe if I would have lied.....boom it would have probably showed. So has far as my future as a nurse I do not yet know. But I'm surely gracious for all the well needed advice given to me by all you awesome Nurses. Thanks again, Kim

I'm a bachelor, myself, but I'm told grandchildren can be very handy for figuring out these new-fangled contraptions. Funny!!:rotfl:

Ugh......Thats terrible...I agree you definitely should fight for your rights. Some of the best and wisest people I know are over 50...... Kim

Oh my gosh----shocking:o

Your absolutely right. Chillbains affects circulation and nicotine and cigs can only affect it more do to the vasoconstriction effects.

Wow, it sounds like you love what you do. I think you should accomplish as much as your able. Good luck Kim

So True!!! Kim1234

I say go for it....There are worse things you could oF done. I dont think you will have any problem when your probation period is expired.

You go girl.................Now I realize why there is a nursing shortage?!?!?!

I believe after suspension was fulfilled, my case was sealed??? I have no clue, I thought thats what a suspended sentence meant. I honestly never had trouble with this affecting my life, Ive gotten good jobs with the same type of background checks that the BON requires, unless they overlooked the info??? My sentence was to go to rehab for 28 days and a 5 years probation without supervision, during probation I was hired for a state juvenile job so Im assuming my record is clean?? I told my instructors just recently, because it was announced in class thAT EVEN expunged or sealed records should be reported, I have only two more weeks till graduation and Im so sick about all of this. I hate the thought of going before boards and prove myself once again. Thanks for your suggestion I really appreciate the advice. KIm

I guess I will not get any information from this website. Thanks for all the feedback. I will find out on my own. Thanks, Kim

Were you ever able to retain your license? Just curious. Thanks:p

I am a full time Nursing Student with a past record. I have a drug charge from 7 yrs. ago. It was my first and last major mistake. At the time of the conviction my life was a mess and so was I. Since then Ive accomplished alot of great things. My criminal record shows up clean. The judge gave me a second chance. My instructors and the BON are well aware of my past, because I told them. Im not proud of the mistakes Ive made, but I am very proud of myself for overcoming them. I guess what I need to know is do I even have a chance of becoming a Nurse? My Instructor says I will graduate, but ultimately its up to the Board if I practice or not. Wondering----Has anyone been thru this type of situation??? Or know someone that has?:uhoh21:

I am a full time nursing student with a suspended sentence. I made one big mistake. This occurred 7 yrs. ago, I was in my twenties and had no sense. Since then Ive accomplished many things. Ive worked with juveniles for the State and for a very high profile company has a asst. adm. I would hate to think that I could not move forward. All of us make mistakes and most of us learn from them. My charge was drug related, I make no excuses. I have to report these arrest even though they do not show up on my record, before I take the NCLEX. I might not ever be able to get my Nursing license, but I have bettered myself and not to mention have been a bright influence on my fifteen yr. old daughter. I did not have to report these charges, they are sealed. But to show rehabilitation one must be honest about their past mistakes. Sometimes I kick myself for being honest, knowing full well the Board might deny me the chance of my goals. I get angry when people judge so harshly of others, knowing myself -in order to learn and grow one must make mistakes. I must admit I am very nervous and little depressed about facing the Board. I have worked really hard to pass nursing school and to better myself. If any one else has been in this position, please reply.