Seeking insight - effect DUI on CRNA Hospital Privileges and Insurance Companies

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Good afternoon, I am hoping to gain some insight from current practicing CRNA's as I have had some difficulty finding reliable information anywhere, including the AANA site.

I have been putting some serious thought into what direction I am going to go in my life/career. Previously, CRNA has always been at or near the top of that list until 2010, at which time I was unfortunately convicted of a Physical Control", which is technically supposed to be a lesser offense than a DUI, but is ultimately a DUI nonetheless.

Nearly 5 years later (as it occurred in January), and without any difficulties sitting for boards (June 2010) or discipline through the BON etc, etc, I am wondering if anyone can share some insight from experience/a friend/etc. how difficult this will make life for me as a CRNA. I am seeking information primarily in regards to National licensing, difficulties obtaining Hospital Privileges, and insurance/insurance compensation difficulties.

As I am in the beginning of things with a previous conviction and not already halfway through a program with a new conviction and kind of stuck en route, I want to make a diligent choice as to what I do next with my career. I do not want to go through everything you all already know I would have to go through, only to have difficulties getting privileges or a position at all as I have heard a couple times that some insurance companies will not pay out providers with a DUI on their background check. (I do not know the specifics, where this occurred, or even if they can only go back 7 years; only hearsay but it certainly would be a nightmare if that happened and all of a sudden I could not be employed as services would not be billable).

About me besides the Physical control: I have been an RN (BSN) since 2010, 3.9 GPA, 2 years MICU, 1 SICU, currently CVICU.

If CRNA is not riddled with hurdles I would love to choose the anesthesia discipline to further my education, just need a little advice or direction as to where I can get a better idea of how things would look for me if I graduating in say 2017/18.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and in advance for any information you have to offer

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to Nursing Licensure with Crimunal History for more appropriate answers. Best wishes. I think you will find this is and individual state issue.

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Thank you, although it seems no one here has any idea either :/

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Specializes in CVRU.

Hello,

It has been several years since this topic was posted. Do you have any updates regarding to your pursuit for CRNA? I have found myself to be in the same situation as you and was hoping to hear that you have pursued that path despite the many obstacles and hurdles?

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I'm also curious because I'm in the same sitch. Except I got mine when I was almost done with school ?

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