Will a DWI get me kicked out of Nursing School?

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I sadly received a DWI about a year ago while in Nursing School. Is this something they can kick me out for?? I have one yr left and i dont want this to suddenly happen to me.

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I don't think you will be kicked out of nursing school, but you may want to research the requirements for your state boards. They will do a background check as well. Check with your state BON, but I know in VA, anyone applying for a license with a DWI is monitored as to ruling in court and what you are doing to prevent this from occuring again. You may be required to have drug/alcohol screenings, and go through some sort of treatment or other education in order to get licensed.

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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?
  • is it possible to become licensed as a nurse if you have a 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 if my record has been sealed or expunged?
  • what can happen if i receive a 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.

please refer to this thread for other information:

nursing licensure with a criminal history

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