Reporting conviction to BON

Indiana RN, BSN · Jun 25, 2019

I'm in a similar boat...kind of. I went in front of the board a year and a half ago, got suspended, got reinstated and I'm currently in INPRP. but in October when I'm due to renew I will have to check yes for " have you been arrested or action taken against your license since last renewal. so now I'm wondering what will happen. will I need to go in front of the board again?? I plan on renewing as soon as I can so my license isn't in limbo and my job isn't effected until I find out. I hate waiting!

Rdsrn · Jun 25, 2019

I bet once you explain that you have already been before them for the same issue they wont even want you to go before them. Im trying to report my conviction before I renew because it will be passed the 90 days. Then i will turn right back around and have to check yes. I know of a lot of people who are just waiting to report until they renew but i dont want penalized for that too lol. @Indiana RN

Indiana RN, BSN · Jun 25, 2019

I don't blame you! I wish this stuff had an instruction manual! lol

Rdsrn · Jun 28, 2019

@Indiana RN Hey did you have a lawyer go in front of board with you? Do you think its necessary since i already entered iprp, was charged, convicted, and have already admitted fault.

Indiana RN, BSN · Jun 28, 2019

I did not just because I was guilty and like you already admitted my guilt. I honestly felt like, what could a layer do for me?

Now if I wasn't guilty or if it was for some BS like a DUI then I definitely would of got one.

caliotter3 · Jun 28, 2019

12 hours ago, Rdsrn said:
@Indiana RN Hey did you have a lawyer go in front of board with you? Do you think its necessary since i already entered iprp, was charged, convicted, and have already admitted fault.

I think I have read that people believe that if nothing else, it lets the Board know that the individual is not acquiescing to being run over like a herd of elephants trampling a fawn.

Rdsrn · Jul 4, 2019

Hello friend, back with another question. Lol @Indiana RN when your background check was run did it show misdemeanors. I got ams up front and was told that would show as misdemeanor right away but want to make sure before i go applying places.

Indiana RN, BSN · Jul 4, 2019

47 minutes ago, Rdsrn said:
Hello friend, back with another question. Lol @Indiana RN when your background check was run did it show misdemeanors. I got ams up front and was told that would show as misdemeanor right away but want to make sure before i go applying places.

Hi! Happy Thursday! Yes, my background check shows a misdemeanor drug charge. You can get it expunged but in Indiana, you have to wait 5 years.

VykingboyRN · Jul 21, 2019

I just wanted to say, on the question, “do you think a lawyer could benefit me after self incrimination...”

My “Public Defender” had my statement thrown out because I had made it under the influence of a Narcotic,” and it was stricken from record. In gathering the fees imposed by the State- he honestly said, “Put your wife on the street if you have too.” I didn’t do that, btw.

ANY Lawyer, is better than no lawyer at ANY Hearing involving your future. I was lucky enough to know what my fate would have been with an attorney and without, and I will always say, “Lawyer Up!”

Had I been able to afford one in the beginning, it would have saved me thousands in the long run after I got my Engineering Degrees after leaving the BON in the dust.

It honestly feels like I am an escaped slave from a plantation having to deal with the plantation owners whip after I got my free papers, but they were STILL able to control my life because of my other Professional Organization. No other organization is scrutinized like Nurses, and it has to stop, it is pure abuse even when Nurses want to leave and go pursue another field, but are pursued by “master.”

No, My ability to be an effectual Chemical Engineer should have nothing to do with the MS BON, but they still have me by the “roundies.”

There is no other governing body that has such power even after one leaves the practice, except Nursing. And to get “Free” of them, was the same as keeping my License.

That is Over-reach and far out of bounds in my opinion. The things that can happen to “Good” People is beyond nightmares. I still have them at night years beyond what happened to me.

Wizard 1 · Jul 23, 2019

@Indiana RN If you've already been before the Board about the offense that resulted in your license discipline, you should still report it and reference the appearance and discipline that has already been done. You also must report any NEW offenses or discipline. Remember that this is only since your last renewal.

Wizard 1 · Jul 23, 2019

On 6/22/2019 at 1:22 PM, Rdsrn said:
Hey everyone!
So i was researching and found out that I do need to report a conviction to my BON within 90 days. That gives me until August 1st. My case manager was going to have me wait until i renew but because i found this info i just want to make sure i do everything im supposed to. Anyone self reported charges NOT during renewal? How did it go? As far as i can tell i just need to submit my final order and a written statement. What have your experiences been like?

I'd follow the Board requirements and report it as specified. I would follow the Board instructions. Your case worker might not know all the requirements.