New Trends in Live Scan Fingerprinting Can Cause Undisclosed DUI Convictions to Appear on LVN Renewal
With the new Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) requirements for LVNs to re-submit Live Scan fingerprints, many nurses are realizing there is a hidden skeleton in their closet: an undisclosed DUI they thought couldn’t affect their career. They are now looking for answers about how to disclose the DUI and save their …
The LVN License Defense Strategy That ALWAYS Fails With the BVNPT
Two LVNs recently contacted me when it was too late to help them and they have either had, or are going to have, their LVN license revoked because they employed the worst legal defense strategy ever. I get it… BVNPT action is scary, so the ostrich defense of burying your head in the sand and …
Biggest LVN License Defense Lies On the Web
We all know there is a ton of “fake news” on the internet. Advice that pertains to an LVN license defense after an arrest or allegation of diversion is no exception. Follow below as we discuss a few of the biggest lies regarding LVN license defense and BVNPT (Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians) …
What is a BVNPT Hearing and Do I Have to Go?
There are two types of BVNPT hearings: one is like Law and Order, the other is more like being a contestant on Chopped. The type of BVNPT hearing you will have to attend will depend upon what the BVNPT is disciplining you for or what you are requesting. When the BVNPT Hearing is Like Law …
LVN License Application with a Past Conviction
Are you filling out your LVN License Application with a past conviction? It’s that time of year again; classes are wrapping up, and student nurses are getting ready to fill out their LVN license applications when they realize that they must disclose a past conviction to the BVNPT. This always causes a bit of panic …
What Do I Do if My LVN License Application Was Denied?
Ever wondered what you can do if your LVN license application is denied? Appeal the denial! There are probably one of four reasons your LVN license was denied during the initial application to the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians: You have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony You didn’t disclose a conviction …
Accusation Dismissal Following a DUI with an Accident
This is a unicorn, folks. Dismissals do not happen with the BRN, especially in DUI cases and especially if the BRN is pushing for all 19 probation requirements! But here, at least Unicorns do exist and the mythical result is true. Eryn was arrested for a DUI, even though she was never charged and never convicted. The BRN …
Helen is the Best! Received a Citation and Fine from BRN. No disciplinary action!!!
5.0 stars Posted by anonymous February 8, 2018 I’m a Registered Nurse in CA, going on eight years now. I made a big mistake in my life. I drove under the influence of alcohol, received a DUI in July 2016, and was convicted in January 2017. I blew a 0.14 and my blood alcohol content …
Letter of Reprimand From BRN for .24% DUI!
This testimonial from our client speaks for itself. We representing this nurse with his disclosure and then again when the BRN filed an Accusation in an attempt to revoke his RN License. 5.0 stars Posted by Maunish March 4, 2018 Nicole is a very knowledgeable attorney. She helped me get a public reproval from the …