Rn trying to reinstate my license

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I was charged with diverting narcotics in 2011. My license were suspended for a minimum of 2 years. I am currently in treatment and i have been sober. I attend several groups every week and my life is completely different than it was when i was using. I feel i am ready to get back into my career field, but do not really know where to start. I have emailed the disciplinary sector of the bon and left a message for XXX at the bon. Does anyone have any advice as to what i need to do? I just do not want to mess anything up. Any advice would be helpful :) thank you!

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

please delete the name of the person you mentioned

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

most BONs, require you to apply or give written indication for reinstatement.....there may be some hoops and hurdles, all doable, and worth it

congratulation on your sobriety :)......

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How do I edit a post?? :) And thank you !

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

We edited it for you. :)

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Y'all are great! And congratulations on getting back out there. This is doable!

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My BON requires written communication. I had to send a letter asking for reinstatement.

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

keep us posted, some of the stipulations may seem initially over whelming, I promise they are doable........for me i am a better nurse for the process.....

i am vety proud of you.

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Thank you all so much! It does seem overwhelming, but I am waiting for a response currently. There is a lot to do to get everything in my life back on track, but I have learned that "One Day At A Time" it is doable. Thank you for the encouragement. I will reply when I hear something back :)

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Specializes in ICU, psych, corrections.

I thought when I signed my 5 year contract, that it seemed like FOREVER. And truth be told, the first 1-2 years kinda did seem like forever. lol. But once I got into the groove of recovery and really became a part of my AA home group, formed a close relationship with my sponsor, etc. all the requirements the BON had me doing were really things I was doing anyway in order to keep spiritually fit. When my 5 year contract was ending, I actually had some separation anxiety because I had grown close to all the women who sat on our Professional Evaluation Group board. I had grown to like and respect them. My exit interview/meeting with them was so positive and I found myself thinking how fast 5 years flew by. So just as you said, ODAAT and keep it simple. Life has a way of working things out as long as we work for it. I know it can be hard as I always wanted everything right then and there. When I had one month, I wanted one year. When I celebrated one year, I wanted to have 5 already and so on. I am not a patient person...lol. Being in my BON's monitoring agreement taught me to work for the things I wanted, trust God and be patient. Good luck!

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Specializes in Many areas, currently adult psych.

What state are you in?

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