Reckless Driving withheld

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Hello everyone,

I was arrested for DUI in 2015. After completing Back on Track here in Florida I received a withhold of adjudication for an amended charge of reckless driving. No prior criminal history, not even a parking ticket or speeding ticket.

Has anyone ever been in this same experience? Does the BON just automatically refer you to IPN or has anybody ever received a different course of action?

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I know this may sound like a licensure question, I am just wondering if the BON just rubber stamps everyone for an IPN evaluation.

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Hey,

I dont know where you practice and that might be a determining factor. I practice in IL and the state as a whole has allot of issues that inhibit our BON from functioning appropriately. I had a DUI 2013 I did not blow and I contested the charges but lost. I was advised by my attorney (attorney that deals with BON) not to report the charges to the BON but I felt that I wanted to be the one thats forthcoming. I informed the state and waited. Its been 3 years thus far and I have not heard anything. After further discussion with my attorney she said that the states look favorably on people who self disclose. Its a personal choice and I would not blame anyone for going either way.

In the mean time I have switched hospitals and switched departments. I say this to show that being forthcoming with my perspective employers (after a successful interview when I get the job offer) I was able to achieve my goals and determine my practice.

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Okay so just an update:

Hired a law firm to help me prepare a Self-Report letter which was sent within 30 days as mandated by State regulation. Received a letter today from the FDOH Investigator stating the complaint is closed and no further action pursued. So I guess this answers my question, Nursing boards do consider efforts one makes to validate their character. To anyone reading this in a similar situation, yes there are people who do not self-report and live bountiful lives but there are also people like me who do and now don't have to live in paranoia. I went from being jobless and wondering if my license was in jeopardy to a supervisor at a magnet facility who may practice unrestricted, unpenalized. Try not to be too phased by all the horror stories on the internet, remember everyone's situation is different but everyone's luck can always turn around.

If you can afford an attorney, I highly recommend it and follow their instructions to the T. Never leave a work position with a soured reputation, as just like i did you may need those people someday. Buy a scanner to scan documents into your computer, makes things a million times easier. It wouldn't hurt to volunteer every now and then, if not for humanitarian reasons at least to substantiate that you are a good person! And most importantly, DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE and DO NOT ARGUE WITH THE POLICE OFFICER.

God bless to all, PM me with any questions.

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