OK, so first off, I am going into my second semester of my adn program and I am 19 years old. I was at a party last night with my friend and there were about 70-80 people there.
A girl made me a drink and I decided to drink it. It was kind of strong but I drank it anyway.
There was a lot of marijuana so we decided to leave but our truck was boxed in by other vehicles. I told my friend to drive my truck and he agreed, but out of habit I got in the drivers seat. So we are waiting for some of the cars to leave so we can get out and then the cops show up.
One cop came up and said they were going to breathalyze everyone driving and just to sit tight. Then another cop came and asked me what I had to drink and I told him a cup of grape juice with a small amount of vodka a few hours ago.
He then told me he was going to breathalyze me and asked what my name was, how old I was, and who my parents were. I didn't see him write anything down, but it was dark so I don't really know what he did.
I blew a 0.02 and he told me I could go. He didn't breathalyze my friend. I AM INCREDIBLY PARANOID THAT I AM GOING TO GET AN UNDERAGE DRINKING TICKET IN THE MAIL.
I live in Mississippi and this is my first run in with law enforcement beside getting a ticket for running a stop sign. I personally think the officers were more concerned with what was going on inside than with me. I mentioned something about the marijuana to one cop and he just walked inside.
My question to anyone who has any knowledge about legal issues is, can I get a ticket in the mail?
Keep in mind that I was in my truck with tag number visible ... and if I do how will this affect my status in school and taking my boards? I live in Mississippi. Any input is appreciated, but I really don't need a lecture about this incident. I am a good kid, I never go anywhere or do anything besides study.
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No need for me to read any of the prior posts. OP I too am a young a nursing student, once could've gotten in major trouble after a party in a similar situation (good thing it was campus police and not actual). Just enjoy your life and make smart decisions. Drinks here and there won't kill you.
Coincidentally, this showed up on my Facebook newsfeed tonight. For anybody thinking it was ok to just accept drinking and driving and not warn them. Absolutely breaks my heart.
I will always do absolutely anything to teach people the danger. I know the OP has changed their username. I know this has turned into a debate as to whether or not we should accept underage drinking and those who don't are old and from a different generation. Tell that to Destiny.
I received a ticket in the mail once for underage drinking...it was from a state police officer and it wasn't in Mississippi. That was also over 15 years ago.
If people couldn't become nurses because they did something dumb at 19 then we would have a real nursing shortage.
Everyone does stupid things at any age. Being a nurse, and at the very least a nursing student, one should know a little about safety, prioritizing responsibilities and NOT to jeopardy their future by "drinking" something someone thrusts at you. She's not just "19", she's a second semester student. By most colleges that means she is TWO semesters away from graduating -- possibly. A current student making poor decisions, and obviously showing that she gives in to peer pressure pretty damn easily. It's not a matter of being a nurse, or a student, - it's a matter of being a smart, sound, CRITICAL THINKER adhering and having a code of ethics. I remember signing one when I started and I stood by it regardless of my age or environment.
Everyone does stupid things at any age. Being a nurse, and at the very least a nursing student, one should know a little about safety, prioritizing responsibilities and NOT to jeopardy their future by "drinking" something someone thrusts at you. She's not just "19", she's a second semester student. By most colleges that means she is TWO semesters away from graduating -- possibly. A current student making poor decisions, and obviously showing that she gives in to peer pressure pretty damn easily. It's not a matter of being a nurse, or a student, - it's a matter of being a smart, sound, CRITICAL THINKER adhering and having a code of ethics. I remember signing one when I started and I stood by it regardless of my age or environment.
Mic drop.
Mic drop!!! OMG lol I actually pictured it happening. I agree with your post. Not every 19 year old is created equal.
Everyone does stupid things at any age. Being a nurse, and at the very least a nursing student, one should know a little about safety, prioritizing responsibilities and NOT to jeopardy their future by "drinking" something someone thrusts at you. She's not just "19", she's a second semester student. By most colleges that means she is TWO semesters away from graduating -- possibly. A current student making poor decisions, and obviously showing that she gives in to peer pressure pretty damn easily. It's not a matter of being a nurse, or a student, - it's a matter of being a smart, sound, CRITICAL THINKER adhering and having a code of ethics. I remember signing one when I started and I stood by it regardless of my age or environment.
Mic drop.
I don't think how a person behaves at a party has much to do with how they behave at work. I don't expect nurses to behave like nuns, especially when they're "off the clock". That's all.
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No need for me to read any of the prior posts. OP I too am a young a nursing student, once could've gotten in major trouble after a party in a similar situation (good thing it was campus police and not actual). Just enjoy your life and make smart decisions. Drinks here and there won't kill you.