Legal Question in Administrative Law in California

Re: Stipulated Settlement to obtain Registered Nurse License

Well, the purpose of a hearing is to get out the facts and build a record upon which an administrative tribunal such as a Nursing Registry Board can make an informed decision. The purpose of a stipulated settlement is to end litigation by compromise. Your choice somewhat resembles choosing to go to trial rather than settling out of court.

So, I suppose the decision depends upon (1) whether the facts today would support a more favorable outcome than they did in 2000; and (2) whether the settlement being proposed is favorable to you, or at least more favorable than you think you could get after a re-hearing.

I think in a matter of this complexity and importance to you that some level of professional representation would be worth it. Look at the big hiring bonuses RNs are able to command these days.

You can probably find someone in San Diego County with appropriate experience by asking, among others, the county's bar association or a bar-authorized referral agency.