Attention Nurses! If You Drink This Holiday Season, Order a Ride Home

Whatโ€™s one of the quickest ways to put a damper on your holidays? No, not your in-laws. Worse actually. Itโ€™s a DUI.ย  We want to ensure this serious charge is top-of-mind for all nurses this holiday season. We donโ€™t want to put a damper on your merriness, but we want to make sure youโ€™re thinking …

Whatโ€™s the Difference Between a DUI and Wet Reckless

You probably already know what a DUI is, driving under the influence (of alcohol or drugs). Itโ€™s a severe offense and could cost you your nursing license. A โ€œwet recklessโ€ is considered a lesser offense and is similar to reckless driving, except your criminal record will have a note that drugs and/or alcohol were involved. …

Why a Wet Reckless Instead of a DUI is Critical for a Nurse

A wet reckless conviction looks almost exactly the same on paper as a DUI does, so why is it so important for a registered nurse to push for this result at the criminal level?… three little letters: BRN. A wet reckless is still a misdemeanor criminal conviction. Anyone looking at your criminal history will be …