These are the stories that break my heart, as the owner of a company that defends nurses’ licenses. I received a call from a LVN today who is on probation and has had a petition to revoke probation filed against her. She is definitely in jeopardy of losing her LVN license and there is absolutely …
Our RN License Defense Attorneys have accomplished the impossible and have received a BRN Citation and Fine on a .22 DUI! The extra exclamation points are needed and appropriate since our best result prior to this was a Citation and Fine on a .17% BAC DUI for one of our nurse clients. This is not …
For Registered 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 BRN with your RN license. There are also 3 determining factors of the DUI that have the biggest impact on how the …
It is amazing how many searches there are on Google for “can you have a DUI and be a nurse?” While I can only speak to prospective nurses in California, the answer is YES! In fact, we have helped thousands of nurses get and keep their RN licenses, following a DUI. The Board of Registered …
According to the California Board of Registered Nursing, there were 4374 RNs with convictions reported to the BRN in 2016; my guess is that most of those were Registered Nurses with DUI. We represented many of them and here are 3 examples of the outcomes of their cases. Registered Nurses with DUI # 1 In …
Biggest RN License Defense Lies On the Web We all know there is a ton of “fake news” on the internet and advice that pertains to RN license defense after an arrest or allegation of diversion, is no exception. Following is a list of the few biggest lies regarding RN license defense and BRN disciplinary …
Can I Get a Citation and Fine from the BRN with a DUI Conviction? YES, YOU CAN! There is a caveat, however… you should probably use us to help you. Our newest results are in from our panel attorneys and they are nothing short of AMAZING!!! If there was a ever a doubt in your …
My newest nurse client has had her RN license suspended for the last 8 weeks and is losing her job as the result of a first time DUI arrest that hasn’t even gone to court yet. Why? Her DUI attorney gave her horrible advice because he had no idea what he was doing when it …
Three Parts of a DUI for a RN Most people only have to deal with the DUI and the DMV when they get arrested for a DUI, as if that wasn’t enough, but a Registered Nurse must deal with a third issue: The BRN. There are three moving parts to every DUI for a RN, …
Can I Be a Nurse With A DUI? If you have a DUI, you will be able to get your RN license. If you are already a nurse, you will be able to keep your RN license following a DUI. However, there are caveats to both that you need to know. STUDENT NURSES APPLYING FOR …
