If you are applying for an LVN license and have a past arrest that was “dismissed” by the courts, you probably still have to disclose it to the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Disclosure of a dismissed court case is a very murky, grey area of law and one that you have …
For Licensed Vocational Nurses arrested for a DUI, remember the number 3. There are 3 moving parts to every DUI for a nurse: The Criminal DUI, the DMV or the Driver’s License, and the BVNPT with your LVN license. There are also 3 determining factors of the DUI that have the biggest impact on how …
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The BRN means it when they say that RNs must disclose a DUI conviction to them in 30 days. Failure to do so is considered unprofessional conduct and while we have been able to get around this in the past, it appears the BRN is cracking down. With the new BRN requirements for RNs to …
Can I get hired as a LVN with a DUI? Short answer: Of course! Long Answer: probably, but it will not be the most desirable job, it will depend on what the BVNPT has done to your LVN license and whether that is public record and whether you have to disclose it to the employer- …
An Accusation from the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) is an attempt to revoke a LVN license and is usually the last step in an accusation of Gross Negligence. They do not just pop up out of nowhere and there will be many indicators before the Accusation from the BVNPT is eventually …
Drug Diversion If you have, or are suspected of diverting medication from your employer, “Drug Diversion” can mean 2 separate things. The first is following a criminal investigation and prosecution, you are offered Drug Diversion from the courts or what is known as a deferred judgment (CA Penal Code 1000). A deferred judgment means that …
2018 is shaping up to be a banner year for RN Guardian and our clients. RN license defense attorneys Nicole Valentine and Helen Fong are getting some FANTASTIC results. We’ve secured 2 citations and fines for DUI convictions: 1 with a BAC of .18% and the other with a .15%. We took a DUI case to …
My RN Gaurdian 5.0 stars Posted by Johnsel December 14, 2017 27 Years old and got my first DUI. I was terrified of loosing my RN License especially cause my B.A.C. was so high. Nicole was realistic and honest with me explaining the severity of my situation. She was calm and collected and guided me …
