need some support

when do you go to the BON and advisory committee? i can't give any advice just wish you good luck and prayers... you sound like you got it together and just tell them what you said here. let us know how things go with the bON and advisory committee....

i'm sorry i have never been through this problem before , but i do wish you lots of luck in your future. if they let you take boards , thats a good sign.

yes i agree. i lurk on this thread once in awhile . i wish you the best for the future. keep us posted please !!

First of all... CONGRATS on your recovery and your nursing school accomplishments.

I am not familiar with NV BON but it is common that they would request a hearing before issuing a license. What is not clear to me is the hearing with the Disability Advisory Committee. What is that all about??

In any case, my advice would be as follows:

Present lots of paperwork including initial proof of treatment, completion of criminal charges with something to indicate compliance, then have letters from addictionologist, counselors, AA people, pastor, and other past employers. Provide all the things that you have incorporated into your life that support a recovery based life, ie, AA, volunteer work, family support, church, etc,,,

When speaking with the BON, be humble, be honest, take ownership for your past, and express remorse, outline your openness and desire to advocate to others how recovery is possible, and be open to ideas that may involve monitoring.

I would guess that since you have established long term recovery, that they should not require monitoring, but again, I am not at all familiar with NV. Some states would want this, but all states have their own policies.

Good luck, keep us posted!

Well if I was a patient, I would find it a privilege to have a nurse that has accomplished as much as you have and I hope that all your hard work and accomplishments will overshadow the mistakes of your past. Although I don't have any wisdom to give on this subject, it would be a horrible thing if they didn't give you your license...to let a good nurse go to waste... I wish you the best. I know it's hard not to worry but I say if all does not go well, we will all protest on your behalf!!!!!

Find an attorney who specializes in administrative health care law and have them go with you in front of the board. Do not go it alone. I made the mistake of doing that in Florida and I almost didn't get to be a nurse.