Does surrender/revoke license question :(

[Nurse20112017]

Hello, I finally decided to use this forum for a question and need some sort of advice.

I've been notified that my license will be revoked or surrendered pending settlement meeting. The reason is small but considered untruthful against the board. I made a judgement error and the decision was not mine to make as I did not have an order. No harm was done and no criminal charges. But the time has come for a decision.

I was a nurse for 3 years when the issue happened and in the following years my license was renewed once and I've been allowed to practice for 3 more years. AND nothing but stellar performance reviews before and since. That doesn't matter, regardless. That was at my first nursing job and now I am at my more recent third job. Different facilities.

Question is: what is the difference between revocation and surrender? Obviously my license would be suspended for 3 years before I can reapply.

1)What are the pros and cons of each?

2) would surrendering vs revocation mean I am "quitting" my job?

3) do I have to apply (or even be considered) for unemployment... because the job loss is my own fault?

im sorry, I just can't seem to find the answers anywhere else so if anyone has knowledge or suggestions please comment.

[SEDK]

What state do you live in?! It sounds like they came down really hard on you. And I will NEVER practice in a state where a board puts so much action behind somthing that wasn't involved in a sentinal event. And I'm a little confused are you working under a re-instated license while the BON does it's investigtaion, and they've found enough harm done or concern of harm done so aggregious that you have been allowed to work 3 years and now post haste you have two options of revocation or surrender?! I definitely agree with others. Contact an attorney, do not surrender your license, and contact an attorney.

[tyvin, BSN, RN]

I believe you are eligible for unemployment IMO. Apply: they will fight it; an investigation will be initiated. If the patient wasn't harmed, why are they doing this? Doesn't sound right, and when it doesn't sound right, the decision for uemployment usually goes in your favor...at least try. There are time limits to apply, so be aware.

Next time, talk with a lawyer before making a decision like this...best of luck to you

[DeeAngel]

Get this post removed from the internet immediately and contact an attorney specializing in legal nursing issues. Your malpractice insurer should be able to give you referrals.

[DTWriter]

Get this post removed from the internet immediately and contact an attorney specializing in legal nursing issues. Your malpractice insurer should be able to give you referrals.

^This.

Though, the OP's posts (at least, on this thread so far) are not so revealing that a person can figure out who the OP is; however, it is a good idea if the OP does not go into too much detail.

Totally agree with other posters' advice as to getting a lawyer - but, honestly, you should have gotten one from the start of the hearing. Well, hopefully, a lawyer can do some damage control.

[spinkydee]

It has been 2 months since the last posting and I'm wondering what the outcome has been. I am also wondering if anyone has survived a notice of revocation? Also, do you see a difference between given a notice of revocation prior to a hearing and a pending revocation.