Management of CareQuestion 674 of 2368
A nurse is convicted of a misdemeanor driving-under-the-influence charge from an off-duty event. What is the nurse expected to do?
- Report the conviction to the State Board of Nursing
- Say nothing, because the offense was not related to nursing
- Report only if the offense had been a felony
- Report only to the unit manager
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Correct answer: Report the conviction to the State Board of Nursing
A guilty finding for a misdemeanor or felony typically must be reported to the Board, even when unrelated to nursing.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Legal Implications: Public Law. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026