someone please tell me.... im in trouble..

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hi.. i'm going to nursing school.. and i have 1 year of clinical left now before the graduation... i'm usually a really good student and i don't go out much since all my times are used reading textbooks and just studying studying studying. About 3 weeks ago was my best friend's birthday and i went out to party with my friends for the first time in maybe 3~4 month. that night all of us got really drunk and somehow i became the driver even though i was under the influence..i ended up crashing into another car and i was charged with felony dui.... i know it's my fault theres no doubt about that and i've been going to bunch of AA meetings and all the program that comes with dui.. but what shocked me the most was that one of the nurse in the hospital where i went in fro check up told me.. that i can never become a nurse now even after i finish school and pass the test.. now, Is that true?? even with out conviction, just being charged with dui will i not be able to become a nurse?? my lawyer was telling me that my charge will probably get dropped down to misdemeanor dui since no one was seriously hurt... Can anyone tell me?? It's a nightmare everyday for me.. all those hard work and studying going to waste.. i really dont know what i would do....

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Sorry, we are not able to give legal advice on this board. Best to contact your BON.

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questions we seem to be encountering more and more often have to do with the effects of a criminal history on nursing licensure:

  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a criminal history and if so, can i get a job?
  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a mip, dui, or other related charges?
  • what happens if you are charged or convicted of a crime after licensure?
  • can i go to nursing school and/or be licensed/be employed if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • will i be able to go to nursing school with a criminal record?
  • what can happen if i receive a mip/dui/dwi or other charge while still in school?

these are questions that the members of allnurses.com cannot answer. the only reliable source of information is your state board of nursing.

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