Ending consent early

Nurses Recovery

Published

I've heard of hiring an attorney a couple of years into a consent with the BON and having it ended early. Has anybody done this or know what direction to go in? I'm just finding that the restrictions on my license, the drug screens, and the aftercare meetings are cutting into my work hours and while my employer is currently patient, he's not willing to wait out the remaining 4 years. I'm committed to sobriety and feel I have a good program under my belt. What if I go 2 years and then file to end the consent?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Oh, wow. I have not heard of doing that. Can you do the job on nights? That way you can do the tests and meetings when it's day time and do the job at night?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I'm a NP and the job is only open on day shifts. It's hard finding a night shift job in my area for NPs. I've applied to a few and my consent/alcoholism was an issue so I stick with the job that I have.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Instead of an automatic no, I wish they would realize that we are clean and we pay for the tests to prove it. Most of us want to be clean and sober and are putting forth effort.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I have thought about this question as well, I think that my board does have the ability to grant an early release from the program- I have net heard of this happening but then again we are all so secretive about out disease....

I am sure some attorneys will tell you no right away- I would be very careful and really ask the attorney about what the law states. Initally I had hired an attorney who was not helpful in doing what I asked him to (guide me through the process in the best way possible), instead he almost cost me my license.

I went to another attorney and asked her what to do to remedy the mess my first attorney made and guide me through the process... She said to mortgage my house and go to the expensive treatment (I got the feeling she viewed me as someone who needed atonement). I ended up representing myself and was able to get through treatment for a minimal amount of money, and at the correct treatment level....

I plan to ask to end my monitoring early and will do so on my own behalf. Carefully read the rules as set by the legislature and the board of nursing. It can't hurt to follow procedure and advocate for your own well being.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Beware that your BON may be reluctant to let you end the consent agreement early since you are an advanced practice nurse, presumably with prescriptive authority.

Best of luck to you.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment