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Hi All, Almost 9 years ago I was arguing with my boyfriend and got in my car drunk and crashed it. While I regret making that mistake it actually served to catapult me into my nursing career. I would say that day was an ultimate low for me and I tha...

This is a bill that limits boards that operate under the department of consumer affairs (i.e. CA BON) from using an expunged record against you when applying for for licensure. This had been made part of California Law. Anyone have any experience app...

Hi All, Just wondering what the hourly pay is for an advice or triage nurse in the Bay Area. I may be moving back to San Jose in the near future. I am currently the lead Advice RN for a Nurse Line in another state. I have 2 years RN experience, 1 ye...

I just applied. I will let you guys know how long it takes when all is said and done!

I called Nursys and they said the verification is good as long as it is open. The receiving state has to close it. So it is good for more than 90 days as long as California has not closed the verification. And if they have you can call Nursys and the...

Well, good luck with your decision. I hope a comparable job becomes available that pays what you make now.

That would be quite a significant pay cut. For me, that would be a very hard choice. However if floor nursing will ultimately render you disabled otherwise then it might be worth it. I think all work environments are different. I have my own office ...

Holy Moly! That is unbelievable!

You must mean $70,000 a year not $70 dollars an hour?

I am wondering about this as well. I verified with Nursys more than 90 days ago however when I attempt to reverify it says a verification has already been sent to CA. Is the verification really only good for 90 days?

Hi HopeRules, Thank you for your vote of confidence! I have my application all ready to go. Just waiting for the DOJ to send me a copy of my RAP sheet and then I will send it out. I am hopeful! THANK YOU!

Get it expunged before you apply if that is possible. And let us know how it turns out!

Hi Aemrick, I am so sorry the expungement did not help :-( What state did you finally get your license in? They passed a law in California that took effect January 2015 that prohibits the BRN from denying licenses based only on an expunged convicti...

Hey! I don't have any news just yet. I sent out a request for my RAP sheet to the DOJ and FBI. I want to see what is on there first and ensure the DUI was expunged before I take the chance of submitting my application. I will definitely let you all k...

Was your application marked as received in October?

Hi 3rdeyeRN, Our stories are similar. I'd love to have the chance to pick your brain! I had a DUI 9 years ago and just got it expunged. My BAC was .11. I have been an RN in another state for 2 years now. I have a letter of reference from my PCP (who ...

Hi Aemrick, Thank you so much for replying to my thread. I am still waiting for the expungement to go through, then I will apply. I am hoping and praying I can get an unrestricted license. It seems like such a crap shoot so I don't want to speculate ...

Hi twinsmom, Thank you for your kind words! In most states I wouldn't have a problem but CA has a system all there own. Hopefully it all works out! I'm sending off my expungement paperwork tomorrow. I'm hoping and praying I will have a CA license in...

Hi On E, So you had a DUI in 2008? I had a DUI in 2006. I'm not a new grad but getting a probationary license would be nightmare for me. Do you mind if I ask if you had any extenuating circumstances why they didn't grant you an unrestricted license?...

Were your charges expunged or eligible for expungement? Do you mind if I ask what they were?

Hi All, So should I have my transcripts sent directly to the BRN from the schools or should I have them mailed to me (sealed, official transcripts of course) and send everything as one big packet? The BRN has a transcript request form to be given to...

I am concerned about sending my transcripts directly to the BRN and having them get lost in the shuffle. I am applying for license by endorsement btw. I hold a compact state license and was educated in the tool ol' USA.

Well, since no one has replied I guess I will just reply to myself. Won't be the first time I have talked to myself! Anyhow, I think I am eligible for expungement so I am sending in the paperwork to have that (hopefully) completed. In the mean time I...