Applying for a License with an Old Conviction?

If you are applying for a new RN or LVN license with a prior conviction thatโ€™s more than 7 years old, you may want to hold off until July 2020. A new law AB 2138 passed, but does not take effect, until July 1, 2020, that closes a HUGE loophole in the existing policy for …

RN Applicant Success Testimonial

5.0 stars Posted by anonymous November 1, 2017 Calling Nicole Valentine was the smartest thing I could have done. Being a new grad with past convictions, I knew I would have numerous hoops to jump through in order to receive my license. Nicole walked me through the whole process and explained all possible outcomes. I …

What Do I Do if My RN License Application Was Denied?

Appeal the denial! There are probably one of four reasons your RN license was denied during the initial application: you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, you didnโ€™t disclose a conviction when you should have, you are applying for endorsement with past out-of-state license discipline, or you had another license that has been …

RN License Application with a Past Conviction

Are you filling out your RN License Application with a Past Conviction? Itโ€™s that time of year again; classes are wrapping up, and student nurses are getting ready to fill out their RN license applications when they realize that they must disclose a past conviction to the BRN. This always causes a bit of panic …

Can I Be a Nurse With A DUI?

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 …

Nursing Students with Past Convictions: RN License Guidelines

Nursing Students with Past Convictions: RN License Guidelines If you are getting ready to graduate from your nursing program and apply for your RN license, you are probably so excited! Youโ€™ve dedicated years to make it this far, only to learn that you may be denied your RN license because of a past misdemeanor conviction-you …