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I'm kind of going through the same thing only my DUI was before nursing school. In talking to people at the BRN that work in Enforcement, they said that as long as you are completely honest and provide proof that you were compliant, along with proof of rehabilitation, you should be ok. They want to see that you are of good moral standing; in order to do that you need to send them letters of reference (from your instructors, professionals in your community), proof of community service, work evaluations etc. I know of someone who received a felony while in the nursing program for assault and battery was still able to take her boards. She is a very successful nurse now :) good luck!

Hi everyone, I have read so many other stories on allnurses.com and have seen such good responses. I just applied to take the nclex and I have a dui from before I started the nursing program. I disclosed everything and followed all of their directions exactly. I sent them certified copies as well as my personal statement and lots of letters of reference along with a great work evaluation. I thought that maybe I could possibly have a chance but now I am finding out that I had to report juvenile adjudications as well. I spoke with the BRN and they told me that it is most likely going to show up on my live scan and that I should mail everything in to them concerning the incident. I am currently working on that but now that means I have 2 things counting against me. I can't sleep and I can't eat from the stress of thinking that they might deny me. Has anyone had the same thing happen to them and were you ok? I'm just curious as to what would make the BRN deny me my license. Any advice or words of encouragement?? Thank you!