Tigerfly82

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1. License application concern

   Tigerfly82 replied to NewgradRNOR's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   The question asks "Do you have...?" The question does not ask "Have you

2. License application concern

   Tigerfly82 replied to NewgradRNOR's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   ... If your states application doesn't care about expunged charges, you should be a-okay

3. License application concern

   Tigerfly82 replied to NewgradRNOR's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   So, every documented run in you've had with the law is forever on your FBI rap sheet and the BRN background checks through the FBI. While old and/or dismissed/expunged charges may not show up on your...

4. Pennsylvania and BON background check question

   Tigerfly82 replied to FutureNursingDude's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I would find a way to conduct a livescan...If you tell them no and it comes back on your federal background you're likely to be

5. Need input please

   Tigerfly82 replied to Marco Sosa's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Recently I had to do a Livescan for a government position and I had forgotten the dates/reasons that my drivers license was suspended 15 years ago and I thought that was bad. You forgot about...

6. Step by step...what was your process of applying for NCLEX with a DUI on your record?

   Tigerfly82 replied to DevinTheGirl's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   In California you apply to sit for the NCLEX via your application for licensure. When you apply, it is likely that you will be approved to sit for the exam but, your approval to sit for the exam will...

7. lets start a nursing support group for nurses dealing with state nursing boards

   Tigerfly82 replied to Furball12's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   I applied 18 months ago. 10 weeks ago I took a settlement agreement for a DUI that's nearly 10 years old. I appreciate the boards screening for public safety but this process is causing me crippling...

8. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

   Tigerfly82 replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Right! The craziest part is that they tell you ONE DUI won't really hurt you- but anything more than that and you won't get a license, not in CA. That's what they told me anyways- back in 2008. No one...

9. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

   Tigerfly82 replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   Well... way back when, when they offered me the settlement and I signed it and sent it back I thought I'd have a license soon. 10 weeks later, and almost 16 mos since I applied I still do not have a...

10. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Tigerfly82 replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Longer.

11. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Tigerfly82 replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks!

12. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Tigerfly82 replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    There doesn't have to be an "underlying issue" to make a mistake. Alcohol is part of American culture. Its really easy to go out and have fun drinking- it doesn't mean you are an

13. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Tigerfly82 replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Alcohol makes people feel less inhibited, that's the big deal. The problem is that it makes people feel less inhibited. So they may or may not do really stupid things. No

14. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Tigerfly82 replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    No, not an MD. A substance abuse therapist. I don't remember her title but she had a master's degree and runs a substance abuse program for the

15. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Tigerfly82 replied to Tigerfly82's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thank