RN Licensure with Dui and juvenile record

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Hi everyone,

I have read so many other stories on allnurses.com and have seen such good responses. I just applied to take the nclex and I have a dui from before I started the nursing program. I disclosed everything and followed all of their directions exactly. I sent them certified copies as well as my personal statement and lots of letters of reference along with a great work evaluation. I thought that maybe I could possibly have a chance but now I am finding out that I had to report juvenile adjudications as well. I spoke with the BRN and they told me that it is most likely going to show up on my live scan and that I should mail everything in to them concerning the incident. I am currently working on that but now that means I have 2 things counting against me. I can't sleep and I can't eat from the stress of thinking that they might deny me. Has anyone had the same thing happen to them and were you ok? I'm just curious as to what would make the BRN deny me my license. Any advice or words of encouragement?? Thank you!

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Hi adroc,

I also have a juvenile adjucation and it does show up on the livescan, even if it is sealed.

I hope everything goes well for you and they grant you your license! Are you in California? Because I know the Ca BRN is stricter on records than most other states.

If you can, keep us updated because I am worried that when the time comes for me to apply to take the nclex I will also be denied for my juvenile charge. It would be helpful to hear from someone who is going through a similar situation.

Best of luck :)

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

OP: all you can do is mail in all the documentation they ask for and hope for the best. There are many nurses out there with criminal records who are working as nurses...it's not easy and it can be a frustrating road, but it can be done. Don't give up hope just yet.

The one piece of advice that I do have is that if you are called to go in front of the BON about this, to bring a lawyer. The BON is NOT the nurses' friend: they care about the public's safety first and foremost. The nurse is considered second, if at all. Having a lawyer with you when standing in front of the BON means that there is one person there who is working solely for YOUR interests.

Best of luck.

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