License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

Robi: You had a problem and you overcame it. Having a problem is part of being human, overcoming problems is what makes you an accomplished human. Put your shame in a letter, read it out loud, and then burn it. As the smoke rises to heaven so too does your spirit. The ash is what is left of your shame and that is washed away....stand proud and present yourself as whole. Mankind awaits your journey back to nursing.

Hey Robi,
First look up refresher courses on the net for your area, I believe there are a few in Florida, maybe middle of the state or in the north, I know of a Clinical refresher held in FtL, that's Broward County... and some state schools will hold refreshers, altho there are none local to me... IPE programe might require monitored survalence, that is the BON can and will require URINE and or blood tests any number of time a year to truely test if you are staying clean and sober once you are re-licensed, and you'll probably have to sit for LPN NCLEX once your fines are paid and your refresher course is completed.. now for today, are you still going to AA/NA, if not, I'd suggest you do, because there you'll meet and make contacts in all professions, including NURSING, and you'll meet administrators, RN's, LPN's and CNA's all that have been down the same road as you have... and they'll all have their own take on Impared Nurse Programs, ect... some will be good mentors, and others, maybe not as strong and honest, but that's for you to figure out... either way they'll stear you into rehab/ behavioral health leads and jobe that'll hire you once you are re-licensed, and you'll find if you are truely clean and sobe you can again work toward re-establishing you career and find the rewards of being a nurse again... I'm not certain but all states have IPE, Impaired Professionals / Nursing Programs, and I cold be wrong, but all are anywhere from 3-5 years long, any day week or month, you can be told to go test at the nearest lab, but then, I think you'll agree, testing is EZ if you really want to be a Nurse again- you'll remain clean and sober= therefore you'll again have your dream, and since you lost it once, you'll be a better stewart for yourself to preserve it... best of luck, Jeff

Ok, I am so excited! but first I must ask you. Do you live in Florida? If so I have some wonderful news for you

My brother that I mentioned in my early posting has a friend who went through the same thing as you, and guess what he lives in Florida too

He is also working and I will be more than happy to get in contact with my brother to ask him where exactly is his friend at and where exactly is he working, I am sure that if they forgave him for his past mistakes this could be one point of contact for you as well.

Also just to point out, he is looking to transfer over to the VA hospital. He was an LPN and got his self back on track he then moved forward for his RN in which he now has- that is just a little more inspiration for ya

I am so happy for you, I believe in Florida you should be able to take the CNA exam, but the only thing is that moving from a LPN to a CNA you maybe going backwards. Why not take a refresher course, and then maybe look into focusing on some pre-reqs for your RN. It would be a great way to display to employers that you are back in the field and looking ahead.

Make sure you reply back I am so excited I hope you do actually live in Florida

Unless you need Money to pay your rent, I would wait for a nursing refresher course. Working as a CNA one day and a few months later as a Nurse would draw attention.

You can do it. Don't be nervous. You will pick up what is new in nursing without any problems. Best of Luck.

I have no advice, but CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! I'm doing the happy dance inside for you at this moment. It looks kind of like this......................
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First, CONGRATULATIONS!
Second, thank you for taking the time to let us all know how things turned out. I could not be happier for you. Your lay off may be good timing in disguise.

Unless the board stipulated that you had to accomplish this prior to employment it will not hurt you to approach prospective employers with a request for training All they can do is say no. If they say yes you will save some time and money. If not you have already weathered a heavier storm and will survive until you are back in the fold. Make plans for the worst and start that process. Then anything that happens will not be a surprise or burden. I only say this due to the economic times. Maybe you will need to move back home for a while or in with friends. Check out the training programs and do what ever you have to do to get that accomplished. Remember, you are now on even footing with any new grad except that your life experience has made you tougher, more aware of your strengths and increased your recognition that bad things can happen to good people. This translates into mature knowledge and dedication for you and empathy for your pts. Those are your selling points so go out and sell yourself!

Take care.

CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING YOUR LICENSE BACK.

One advantage to an "on the ground" refresher might be the ability to do a little networking. Nursing is a relatively small world, and you may meet someone who could make a difference in getting you in the door at a new job.

But, before you worry about that, take the time to treat yourself to something you enjoy. You've climbed a real mountain that many wouldn't have the courage to attempt.

First and foremost CONGRATULATIONS

Secondly we all knew you could do it, so it was our pleasure. I am in GA and I just got on with a hospital that has great benefits and even they have cut tution reimbursement to save money but you could always go back to school. You could take a refresher course and let workforce (unemployment ) pay for it. Several states are doing this right now to get people back to work, so start off by checking there.

Congrat