Facing the BON in 6 months

[Adam5252]

Hello,  

I was a former nurse for less than a decade in which my license was revoked.  Essentially I blew a 0.02BAC before work, and tested positive for amphetamines.  I was terminated from work, and then following the incident did speak with the BON a few times, but long story short never showed up to the BON trial which was a BIG mistake.  A large part of not showing up was the sense my career was screwed and id never get hired anywhere again.  Looking back I should of just done the Alternative to Discipline program that was being offered. 

My license went from suspended to revoked for 5 years.  They stated I could re-apply to nursing after the 5 years was up.  Although I live in Florida at this time, I will be having to resolve this issue with the Arizona Board of Nursing. 

Currently I have been sober for 1.5 years, and will be closer to 2 years by the time I speak with the board, but I am wanting to apply to the Radiology program to change careers, but I know this nursing issue will cause problems down the road unless I address it with the Board.  

My question is, does the Board of Nursing require you to return back to nursing to clear the issue up?  Or can I just do the paid drug testing, monitoring part without going back to nursing?  I realize the revocation part does not leave the license history, but what looks bad is that it shows it as unresolved, since I never came to the hearing.  So I am just trying to find someway to get the case addressed.  

The only criminal history I have is a reckless driving misdemeanor charge that is 16 years old, and this incident with the Board. 

If anyone knows anything, would be appreciative thanks!