Finally heard from the BON!!! Yeah!

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Specializes in trauma, ER, PACU, CCU/ICU, Management.

HI all,

Finally heard from the board. I am able to apply for re- instatement of my license and going into a kare program. Finished up 3 months of o/p couselling and cont. going to NA meetings. Sometimes this all feels like a dream. I still cannot believe I let myself get so low and desperate to divert medications. And taking it one day at a time on forgiving and learning to take care of myself first. After 22 years of nursing it is my turn to take care of me first. That's a new one for me. I am so glad I found this forum, at least I do not feel so alone. I just hope someone will give me a chance to nurse again.:confused:

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Specializes in ER.

Congrats! I can 'hear' the excitement in your post. i remember that feeling of joy once the initial shock of getting suspended from work then having to enter a treatment program. It's such a good feeling when you realize the reasons for your addiction and all the poor behaviors that go along with it. It's like a huge weight lifted off your shoulders and you can see the light in your future. Don't worry about second chances. That is what the program is for! You will learn to work through the shame and you will be given the chance to nurse again. Stay strong!

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A day at a time, power 99.

Congratulations on your second chance. And stay close to the rooms, and a good sponsor.

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HI all,

Finally heard from the board. I am able to apply for re- instatement of my license and going into a kare program. Finished up 3 months of o/p couselling and cont. going to NA meetings. Sometimes this all feels like a dream. I still cannot believe I let myself get so low and desperate to divert medications. And taking it one day at a time on forgiving and learning to take care of myself first. After 22 years of nursing it is my turn to take care of me first. That's a new one for me. I am so glad I found this forum, at least I do not feel so alone. I just hope someone will give me a chance to nurse again.:confused:

Congratulations, and i do really wish you all the best

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Best wishes to you in all that you do.

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Specializes in Rehab, Infection, LTC.

woohooo!!!!! congrats!

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Specializes in trauma, ER, PACU, CCU/ICU, Management.

Thank You to all!!!:heartbeat

I do feel like a weight has been lifted, somewhat. Or should I say I jumped one of many hurdles. Now I just wait for my date to go to the board and understand all of the contract. The next hurdle will be to find someone to give me another chance at nursing. I hope to be able to do something with this experience and help someone else either not go down this road or help them along in this journey of recovery. :rolleyes:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Best of luck and don't rush

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Specializes in ICU.

Stay focused and take care of 'you'! Congrats on the recovery, and don't ever give up,, because that means you're giving up on life.. and thats what I have to tell myself everyday.

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