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. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Tigerfly82 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yesterday, I got the news. I am a bonafide RN. 7 years ago when I started school, I thought I knew what that meant. 3 years ago when I started nursing school, I thought I knew- and now, 1yr and 3...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

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

    Longer.

  12. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

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

    Thanks!

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

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

    Thank

  17. A DUI is a BIG Deal.

    Tigerfly82 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yesterday, I got the news. I am a bonafide RN. 7 years ago when I started school, I thought I knew what that meant. 3 years ago when I started nursing school, I thought I knew- and now, 1 and 3...

  18. Be a Rock Star!

    Tigerfly82 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I had this, a group of students I thought I could relate with. One of them had been a friend for years. And along came the drama! Then, the rumors. I was reported to the dean for standing up for...

  19. Med Math Practice Problems

    Tigerfly82 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello Everyone! I'm looking for some good, juicy, med math problems. Even conversions. I cannot seem to find any good quizzes online (I can do all the problems in my head)and I'm hoping maybe for...

  20. First Semester of Nursing School!!

    Tigerfly82 replied to msnursecp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start in January,and have this huge stack of books, where should i begin? Understanding Pathophysiology, Care plans?

  21. Where to work while in nursing school at Fresno City FCC?

    Tigerfly82 replied to pvue's topic in General Students

    I'm also starting @ FCC Spring 2014! And, need a job!! I've been out of school for 2 years and reading a lot of the posts in the student section I've realized, I really need to review!! Any tips on...

  22. Where to work while in nursing school at Fresno City FCC?

    Tigerfly82 replied to pvue's topic in General Students

    Oopsy!

  23. Recent Graduate and DUI

    Tigerfly82 replied to red_robster408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm in CA, by the way.. It looks like the board here approves everyone who admits addiction and gets help, and denies all the others.. Do you see this

  24. Recent Graduate and DUI

    Tigerfly82 replied to red_robster408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks Meriwhen the RN... AA is for alcoholics. Going to AA, and telling them that I go to AA, does more than just suggest alcoholism. I don't see how telling the board that I'm an alcoholic when...

  25. Recent Graduate and DUI

    Tigerfly82 replied to red_robster408's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hello All! I am new to the community, this is my first post. I too, have a DUI. Mine occurred back in 2007, I had passengers in my car and my bac was .22. Prior to that, I have a driving on a...