Anyone ever get their license back after revocation?

[Morganslake]

OK, hope I'm doing this right. Now that I have some clean time, I am considering getting my nursing license back. I have no idea how to go about this. I "failed" IPN (FL) in 2002, -that was my last year of practice as an RN. After surrendering my license, in a fog, it was later revoked. I do not have the courage to start making calls yet, but would like to know if anyone has had a similar situation. If so, what steps did you take? Appreciate your help. * I am not asking for any legal advice.* Just maybe some personal, anonymous experience-sharing. Thanks.

And how do I "subscribe" to this topic?:bowingpur

[ariel7777]

I am also starting the process of getting my license back. And, yes, a lot of nurses got their license back!

This forum is a great source of info, from great people, and also a great support.

As I read many, many posts, I realized that an attorney is a great place to start.

So, I consulted one...

They charge 300.00 for the initial consult, and 350.00/hr. after that. They will request all your info from the boards and IPN, and they know all these power people in person, as well as the avenues to take to get your license.

They also ask for a retainer, which she did not share with me yet how much.

I have to drive up to Orlando to see them, and then I will find out more details.

I diverted from work beggining of 2000, got a contract with IPN, and I gave up after one relapse. However, I have been clean since 2001. 9 years on July 31 this year.

I too had problems finding a job for a while, but I had made a successful career teaching Medical Assistant Program which does not require a license, just a degree. In the process, I challenged the Medical Assistant exam, and I got my certification, along with EKG and Phlebotomy certifications. So, I teach these classes as well.

Also, I became a BLS, ACLS, PALS Instructor, and I've been teaching that since 2003.

I have my own bussiness doing CPR, ACLS,PALS AND OSHA compliance for medical facilities, and is going well.

My dream is to grow the business (in process) and employ only nurses in recovery, where they can make a good living and get their license back. I'm one step closer....I been having this dream for many years and with God's help, I will bring it to pass. (These are just tips on how to make a decent living, MA Instructor pays at least 20/hr, and other instructors 25/hr).

However, an attorney is still a big expense for me as well...

But is worth the sacrifice..

I'm just taking my time though, since I don't intend to work in the hospital, and I make a decent living. I want to do it right. I rushed before, and I fell flat on my face.

I wish you all the best..

Stay clean and sober, that is the most important thing!!!:redbeathe

God bless

Ariel

[gr8fulnrs]

I'm with SWS RN on this OIG list removal. it was relatively painless, took about two monthes, I advocated myself. I got the packet in the mail and contacted their office on the phone. They were very helpful. Got an official letter in the mail stating I was off the list. I will not deny that i was mortified when i learned I was on this list. I couldnt figure out how they (the OIG people) No.1 - found out i was an addict who had to surrender her license to get recovery and No.2 when did I ever fraudulently abuse medicare privilages? i thought...what the heck...thats a huge jump from being reprimanded by a state board of nursing to being accused of commiting a crime against medicare. The good news is once i realize i dont have to try and figure everything out and just take care of my part, things fall right into place. its a beautiful thing. recovery has done wonders for this grateful nurse!

[3macdaddy]

great info

[dkalang]

I had mine revoked back in 1983 after getting caught diverting. Back then, there were no peer assistance programs in Texas. I was able to get it reinstated 2 years later. I had to drive to Austin and appear before the board which was one of the scariest days in my life but I had the courage to do it.

Just do it. I feel very strongly that you will get it back. Good luck and congratulations!

[Maria Lenore,RN]

Goodluck......

[sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN]

yes, lately it occurs to me as well...what a long strange trip its been! i havent posted in awhile so let let me update all you beautiful nursey-poos where I'm at on my journey: my journey has come to a screaching halt as to not being able to secure employment as an LPN. history: voluntarily surrendered license in 2003, finally quit using in 2005, got recovery, applied for re-instatement 4 years later in 2009, did the psych eval, LPN refresher course, Got myself off the OIG list, got a fingerprint clearance card, have on - going random U/A's, go to 12 step meetings, got license back BUT...with restrictions and a 3 year probation - RN supervision, 6 month narcotic distribution restriction (to commence upon hiring) and a.m. hrs. of work only. so...where I'm at now is having a hard time getting hired as a med nurse who can't pass meds. I've tried a doctor's offices, treatment centers, LTC homes, detention centers, adult day cares...if anyone has a brainiac idea (other than hitting my knees on a daily basis and praying my little heart out) please speak up! I have been batteling depression as a result of this wall I'm up against, trying to remain optimistic but its hard, especially with the economy and all...and especially when I'm in competition with the nurse that is purer than the white driven snow who has never had to suffer from addiction. I know God is still in the miracle business so I best just get out of the way and let him do his thing. but hurry up already!!! please...

I have a suggestion, and I know of a "need" for LVNs and RNs get "RUG certified" for me cost $40.00 online as Texas Tech., and get proficient in the LTC MDS assessment 3.0 which is coming in Oct.2010..... not enough MDS nurses are 3.0 prof. yet........ it is a marketable job, which enables you to satisfy just about any BON stipulations

and this job enhances a LTC facility re-imbursement, thus you would be "valued." Emotional it was good for me and finance it was good for the facility. HCpro.com has the 3.0 books another $40.00something I believe, so for under $100.00 you become a valued, needed, nurse, with new tools, that are required ! ps: stay sober work your program.

[SWS RN, ASN, RN]

I checked that out and it does seem like a good idea, I do see MDS ads frequently--although here in Fl they seem to want RNs, I don't know if that is a requirement or not. I am an RN and I have thought about this a lot, however, this course seems like it is specific to Texas. Anyone know if it is good throughout the US?

sws

[mikebakey]

The answer is yes, you can get your license reinstated because i am smack in the middle of getting it back(nj) and you should get in touch with the bon and find out who they use for monitoring programs to assist with all the legalities and procedures in obtaining your license!! I belong to the Professional Assistance Program of NJ aka PAP! Was originally meant for Doctors only but because NJ's new program called RAMP was having some serious legal issues that PAP opened up to the Nursing Profession which huge help!! I go twice a week for random drug screening and have monthly evaluations also must attend at least three aa/na mtgs weekly with signatures and have a sponsor. If you have gone to rehab/detox and see/seen counselors, program should have records of these and the one thing I did not think of and PAP had me start doing was those dreaded CEU's which will show the BON that you are serious and really want to get back into the field so I have been online taking tests!! For those of you out of work like myself, there are plenty of institutions that offer free courses so if I were you, I would start ASAP!!! It is a five year contract with monthly dues as always but they know money is tight and work with you!! Also as far as the screens go, if you have medical insurance, labs are covered, I do not have insurance and my screens are 60 dollars each which also work with you in that regards!!! I have made much progress since joining them a year ago come this September!! I made the mistake of letting it go on the back burner and have had my license surrendered since Oct of 2004 and would have had it back by now but people make mistakes, right? Had many family and financial issues that the one thing I worked my butt off for got pushed back but now I am ready and been clean/sober for over five years thanks to my doctors and family!! I wish you all the luck and it you have any questions, just reply and get back to you!!!!

Mike(NJ)

[purple_peonies]

I belong to the Professional Assistance Program of NJ aka PAP! Was originally meant for Doctors only but because NJ's new program called RAMP was having some serious legal issues that PAP opened up to the Nursing Profession which huge help!!

Hi Mike! I am very interested in your experience with PAPNJ, and also those "legal issues" with RAMP?

PM me with your email if you don't want to post publicly...

[rckellpn]

Im an LPN or was anyway my license was suspended in jan 2010 for not complying with the Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP). I was signed on with a 3 year monitoring agreement and had 6 months left to go when i started a new job and was working there for 2-3 months my fingerprint results came back that i had a felony on my record so they had to let me go so i didnt have the money to pay for the program so they reported me to the BON and my license was suspended. It was a incorrect backround check that screwed me the DCH said since i had this on my record i could never work in LTC again (permanant exclusion). I got in trouble back in 2005 for possesion of a controlled substance it was my first time in trouble with the law so I received a 7411(defferred sentence) as long as i go thru drug court and probation which i did without any problems so therefore was never convicted of that crime. I worked after i got in trouble in LTC without my backround check being incorrect for 2 years then i quit that job and went to another nursing home and my backround check came up incorrect (i havent got in trouble since then) so i talked to many atty"s and found a legal aide atty that cleared my record it took like a year and it was a consolidated case (other people in my same shoes that could not work in LTC even with a 7411). Come to find out it was the MIchigan State police that never informed the fbi of my deffered sentence so my arrest record kept coming up with myfingerprints . Now my record is finally right and now left with another 3 years of hprp and a suspended license. My next plan is talking to a aaty for getting my license reinstated and hopefully time taken off of monitoring agreement since i only had 6 months to go. Ill let you guys know how long i get if it is another 3 years then ill know their not out to help anyone but themselves bc i didnt relapse i was kicked out for not having the money to pay for it. not having money does not mean that you relapsed.

[GAYE ROBINSON]

Very encouraging Thanks!

[maryner]

I tested positive for serax, aka oxazapam. i was taking Zoloft at the time which is shown to test positive for serax, HPRP said if its pos again they will close my case and report me to the bureau of healthcare professionals, the addictionist changed my meds to celexa because i didnt want to test pos again, and he changed them. Why would he change meds if he thought I was taking serax, its terrible, I tested oct 4th i started taking celexa that day. This is terrible!