Question about "Petion for Declatory Order form"

[stars1029]

Hello all,

In 1997 I had my CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certificate revoked due to using foul language with another employee with a resident in our presence. It was found that it was verbal abuse. I now have to fill out a Petition of Declaratory Order form. I have just completed this with a letter of explanation. My question is this: It says to include two letters of reference with letterheads from various people showing your rehabilitation efforts. I have done no counseling or other official rehabilitation efforts other than knowing that is was very wrong and dis respectful/degrading. Does anyone know if it is absoultly necessary to include these items? I have called the Department of Aging and Disabilty department and asked the Supervisor of the employee's misconduct department and she could not even answer this question. Any advice would help. Also does anyone know how long this process takes. I know it says 3-6 mths but wanted some insight from those that have been through this process.

I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to respond!

[Ike Arumba]

Well I can't give you any official advice, because I'm just starting the process but for a criminal charge. I didn't have any formal rehabilitation efforts either, but when I posted the question about the letters of reference one of the replies I got said that finding someone trust worthy or can write a letter for you in a professional way would help. If you would like to read the post you can do a search for ? about declaratory order and Texas BNE, and you should be able to find it. HTH :)

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I would say if they are asking for it you need to provide it and don't cheat because they may followup with that person. They want some assurance this will not happen again.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

The Texas BNE prefers for these reference letters to be written by nursing instructors, former bosses, supervisors, and other authority figures in your past and current professional life. Basically, the people who write your reference letters will attest to your good character and professionalism.