Renewing RN License

Persephone Paige, ADN · Mar 19, 2019

I have not come across this one before. I wish you luck, but I'd prepare myself for the worst. Obviously this happened between renewals, so that means it's 'recent' in the world of BON/Law Enforcement. We who have made mistakes have learned that although it helps that we were not convicted, we are still viewed as criminals because the 'arrest/charge' will show up forever. Even if you have the arrest/charge expunged, health care and law enforcement can still see it. And, there's a list of charges that are not even eligible for expungement...

I would advise you to seek legal counsel before it's time for renewal.

RNLPT · Mar 21, 2019

Do I have to report this to the board now even if the case maybe dropped to a lower level?

Persephone Paige, ADN · Mar 22, 2019

They are going to be able to see it, just like a cop would be able to see it if he ran your info because you were pulled over. Anybody who deals with the protection of the public, vulnerable populations has a special ability to look at our records. If it were me, I would see no advantage to my situation in withholding information from the BON. If you get caught, they'll view you as a criminal and a liar. And once you lie they'll suspect everything you tell them from that point on. Seek legal advice... It may be that there's a sophisticated way to go about this. I just blurted out the truth. But, I also wasn't dealing with crimes against a person.

beekee · Mar 22, 2019

Take a look at what’s required to be disclosed at renewal. I think this answers your questions.

https://www.bon.texas.gov/pdfs/licensure_pdfs/license_renewal_pdfs/RNRenewal_2018-01-12.pdf