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Hi there! As mentioned in the title, I'll graduate this May (2013) with my BSN. However, I received a DUI in Decemeber 2011. I've not been in any other trouble than this and I've most definitely learned from the situation. I know the process that I'll have to go through with the BON and I'm confident that I'll receive the "okay" to take the NCLEX, though it may be a several months down the road. With background details out of the way.... My real question is: how hard will it be for me to find a job as an RN once I have my license? Also, I know I won't be able to work with a temporary license until I get the "okay" to test. Does anyone have any job ideas in the mean time? I was considering trying to work as a CNA, or similar, until I get my license; however, I tried to get a job as a CNA a few months ago, and no hospitals would even consider my application because of my DUI. Any advice would be helpful... Thanks in advance! :)

Since starting nursing school in Fall 2010, I've lost about 20 lbs. -- I'm 5'4, I was 136 lbs when I started, now I maintain about 115-120 lbs. I started running (A LOT) and eating as well as I can (which can be difficult as a broke college student). I try to run one 5k race each month and one half marathon each semester. It gives me something to work towards, so I don't "give up" on working out. As far as meals go, I prepare a pretty good size meal to eat throughout the week or freeze the left overs. Freezing left overs is AWESOME.. those days when you had long clinicals and you don't feel like cooking and you KNOW fast food is just going to lead to some good ol' atherosclerosis... Just sit the food out, let it dethaw, or stick it in the oven or microwave.. Easy.

I'm in my final semester of nursing school. I received a DWI in December 2011 and I've not had any problems with clinicals.