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  1. S.O.S. California RN's on probation: Please HELP!

    3rdeyeRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi Everyone, I need help. I'm in the process of wrapping up my licensing negotiations and starting probation and I need suggestions on where you have gotten the Mental and Physical Exams done. I was...

  2. Will I ever get into acute care??

    3rdeyeRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So, it's been awhile since I've posted. Quick history...I live in California, received my RN license with restrictions r/t a DUI over 10 years before I applied for my license. I finally got a job 6...

  3. Getting your first job on license probation?

    3rdeyeRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have been kind of chronicling my experience with the California Board of Registered Nursing and my licensing battle with them for about a year now. I was finally licensed in a couple months ago and...

  4. Any ideas on how to go about getting a job on probation?

    3rdeyeRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi Everyone, So, I am finally licensed now and have begun probation. Unfortunately the restrictions on my license haven't been made clear to me because I had to complete evaluations first. I don't...

  5. Memoirs of a new grad on probation…The struggle is real out here in Cali.

    3rdeyeRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    So, I have been chronicling my dreadful, never-ending battle with California's infamous BRN for about the last 6 months through the posts of others. I've decided to begin my own thread for any of you...

  6. Any ideas on how to go about getting a job on probation?

    3rdeyeRN replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi, So I did finally get a job 6 months after being licensed. It's at a SNF and it really sucks, but it's the only place that would hire me. What I mean by it sucks is that it's completely...

  7. Getting your first job on license probation?

    3rdeyeRN replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi bruin2010, Sadly, no. I've been licensed for 6 months now and no job. I've interviewed a lot and was even extended several job offers, but once probation is brought up things go south. It's really...

  8. Any ideas on how to go about getting a job on probation?

    3rdeyeRN replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    LibertyTX, That's exactly what happened to me. It was a dialysis clinic and I was told the legal team wouldn't move forward because of the supervision requirements, however, my monitor told me I won't...

  9. S.O.S. California RN's on probation: Please HELP!

    3rdeyeRN replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi tootsies14, You can't start the probation requirements until everything is settled with the Board. If you do, they will NOT recognize it as completed and you will have to redo it. I took my test...

  10. Will I be able to be a nurse with a child felony charge?

    3rdeyeRN replied to hmmsamantha's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Check the wording on their application. There should be info on disclosures of crimes and felonies. In California you MUST disclose any arrest, whether it resulted in conviction, has been dismissed,...

  11. RN license on probation looking for online BSN

    3rdeyeRN replied to bookjunkie's topic in Chamberlain College

    Pacific College in Costa Mesa, CA has an accredited online RN to BSN program and will take nurses on

  12. California AB 2396

    3rdeyeRN replied to MyCityLights's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi, When did you apply, was it after January of this year? That is when the law went into effect. I was also told the same by my lawyer. I was also told by a representative at Mr. Bonta's office that...

  13. NCLEX Registration - CA

    3rdeyeRN replied to ICUnurseEst2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    …oh yeah. As far as applying early to the BRN, great thinking because it's an extremely lengthy process. However, I applied last February/March-ish and got my denial letter 2 weeks before finals...

  14. NCLEX Registration - CA

    3rdeyeRN replied to ICUnurseEst2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Emnmsrn, I just saw the post you left on my thread about this so sorry for the late reply. I believe that you can't pay pearson vue for the NCLEX until you get your ATT from the BON. Then I believe...

  15. If you decided to be a RN, think again..

    3rdeyeRN replied to kate_ibl's topic in General Students

    Actually the TEAS is pretty difficult. It's been a while since I've taken it, but I remember it having anatomy, physiology, etc. The average score is like 67%…just

  16. Applying For CA license through endorsement and unsure if needing to report expunged

    3rdeyeRN replied to davel's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    All convictions must be reported, even if they are expunged. CA is extremely strict. You may be okay since it was just a speeding ticket/failure to appear though. Just submit a great explanation and...

  17. My success story. California brn with a dui.

    3rdeyeRN replied to bpowers5211's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    On_E: It took the BON a day to sign the agreement, but they said it would take 2 months for them to adopt the settlement agreement and another month after that for my license to post and go into...

  18. Memoirs of a new grad on probation…The struggle is real out here in Cali.

    3rdeyeRN replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi BuckyBadgerRN, I am still waiting on licensure and I have no clue whether or not I've passed the NCLEX for sure (other than the pearsonvue trick). I finally signed an agreement with the BRN in...

  19. Denial and appeal process for RN license

    3rdeyeRN replied to shannonthecannon's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Do you already know who the deputy AG is that's assigned to your case? If not, you should email the enforcement department at the board of nursing (the email is posted under the "contact us" tab on...

  20. DUI

    3rdeyeRN replied to RNmoms's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    According to the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, GENERAL questions regarding criminal history, such as "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?" are permissible and also allow...

  21. Memoirs of a new grad on probation…The struggle is real out here in Cali.

    3rdeyeRN replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi RNoneday14, I'm really glad that I shared my story because my hope was that it would reach at least one person, so thank you for saying that I've inspired you to stay positive. I have done some...

  22. Does a Ca livescan show juvenile record?

    3rdeyeRN replied to Rninthemaking1's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi Rninthemaking1, I'm not familiar with the rules on juveniles but it would benefit you to obtain a copy of your criminal history report BEFORE applying. You go to the CA department of justice...

  23. Memoirs of a new grad on probation…The struggle is real out here in Cali.

    3rdeyeRN replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi Darby71, They were both dismissed. One mistakenly showed up as convicted on my criminal history report and I had to challenge it. It was later corrected. I was honest with the BRN in the letter I...

  24. Memoirs of a new grad on probation…The struggle is real out here in Cali.

    3rdeyeRN replied to 3rdeyeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Schools here do background checks as well, however, most only go back 10 years. I DID contact the BRN prior to beginning nursing and was told that I should continue with schooling. I also had several...

  25. Where are new grads getting hired?

    3rdeyeRN replied to AKagan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi AKagan, I'm in California as well. I usually find a lot of opportunities on indeed.com, craigslist, usajobs.gov, and county websites. I don't have my license yet, but have been looking. Are you...