I am a recent california new grad (Aug '14) that is applying to take the NCLEX with a DUI (convicted 2 years ago with no contest in nevada with a BAC of .11). I turned my paperwork into the BRN (with letters of rec, evidence of rehab, certified court docs, etc..) on Aug 22, 2014. I am currently waiting for the authorization to test (ATT).
I have read numerous threads on nursing students with the DUI and have an idea of what is expected. This includes getting denied with options such as: entering a stipulated agreement, appealing, or reapplying in 1 year.
In other posts about just waiting for the ATT to arrive, I have heard that it varies. The BRN tells you to wait at least 8 weeks before even inquiring about your application status. Some have also said that the BRN tells students that the ATT should arrive 2-4 weeks after your check has been cashed.
With all this said my simple question is.. Will the BRN still deny your ATT after cashing your application check?
Also if anybody that is currently going through this process or has gone through this process would share updates with their case that is always really helpful. Thank you
Another Update: I was told by the AG's office that submitting additional evidence of rehabilitation is not necessary, however, attorneys I've spoken with have all told me that they send in a "mitigation package" along with their requests to negotiate…so not sure if that is a way for them to get money from you or if the AG decides on a case by case basis if you need to submit additional evidence regarding rehabilitation.
I asked if the board would consider a public reprimand and/or citation and fine and my response from them this morning was no, that they want some type of probation. I would at least ask them for it because the decision may be case by case and the worst they can do is say no. Basically, I either agree to some type of probation or a hearing next summer and see what a judge says.
I'm going to try to negotiate the terms of the probation and hopefully it will at least buy me some time so I can think clearly about this decision. Not only will the probation last for 3 years, this disciplinary action will stay attached to my license for 10 years from the date of the stipulated agreement (and that goes for anyone on probation, a reprimand is 3 years), meaning that by the time it comes off of the BRNs website the conviction will be 20 years old and everything I did to have it dismissed was basically for nothing because I will still have to disclose it to any future employer.
FYI: a lot of nursing schools for BSN or MSN will not accept you if your license is on probation or you didn't get your license within a certain timeframe from graduating the ADN program. CSU San Marcos and a few other California schools don't list restrictions on admission for that, but I haven't contacted them to officially inquire about it. There are some out of state online programs that admit on a case by case basis.
I wish I had better news...
Did you eventually take the 1-19 probation or were your terms re-negotiated?
Clovis559
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Did you eventually take the 1-19 probation or were your terms re-negotiated?