For those who have had license revoked

[mississippiRN71]

Question? The ones who had their license revoked how long did it take? I’m nervous because I haven’t heard back from the MS BON since I self reported in Feb 2016! I’ve renewed my RN license twice and still nothing. I’m working as a RN and have been ever since. But I’m not around narcotics. You think if anything was going to be done it would have by now but I’ve never known the BON to “just let something go”. I’ve been to rehab and all and still active in recovery. Guess I’m just worried that the ball will drop one day .

[VykingboyRN]

Tiff, I wish I could give you better news...

The MS BON works Sllllooooowww. It took them 3 1/2 years for my case, 2 renewals after 5 hospital complaints against me, two in TX(I made a hot mess across 3 States Travel Nursing...?).

MS was my primary “Compact State.” It was 3 1/2 years after getting a “Cease practice” letter from the TX BON where I was traveling.

Then, 4 years later, after the incident(turning myself in to MS BON admitting EVERYTHING), after 90 days of rehab, intensive outpatient, jumping through every BON loop perfectly- I had been taking a nap, in my home. I worked Night Shift at a Power-plant to pay my way through Engineering School at UM; I was watching “Little House on the Prairie,” and eating a biscuit in my “basement man-cave.”

I heard a Police Car hit it’s alarm(the way they do to get a speeder’s attention. It was the County Sheriff’s Dept. I spent eight days in jail awaiting my arraignment.

He took me to a Courthouse, Where 5 Felony Grand Larceny Charges were handed down(not even going through Grand Jury(needed Lawyer) on a paper. They hit me for “Retail Value,” of every narc I gave IN A METRO ER, and every dose after first complaint!!!!

I only took, and only admitted to wastes... and it’s the truth.

I did it all without a Lawyer. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT, But I didn’t have the “ability.” My guilt wanted me to come clean, and they charged me for more...

I did pretrial diversion, then finished the BON’s RNP-program starting all over again. 5 years. So that my Engineering Education wouldn’t be compromised- I needed to keep the BON happy.

In all, it cost me thousands more than having a lawyer would have, and I wouldn’t have had to go to jail many years later.

Everything said to the board goes to the AG. I learned the hard way there’s no reward for honesty.

Get a Lawyer and press the issue, It doesn’t go away, they are just years behind, and it took them 4 years to destroy my life, clean and sober, in a Non-Nursing Position, keeping up with my Rules and Regs, and because of jail days, I couldn’t make screens, and was forced into revocation for non-compliance. 4 years into 5 year contract!

If I could go back, I’d have sold a Kidney to get a Lawyer. It’s amazing how much of our life CAN BE “SURRENDERED” to the BON.

All discovery coming from what I told the BON Investigator. (Who told me if I followed the BON’s Orders, all the rest would go away... Wrong!!!!!!

It nearly broke me, but they didn’t. Now I make more than I ever would in Nursing- even advanced practice. So don’t forget this IS NOT the end for you regardless of what happens. You did Nursing School, YOU CAN DO ANYTHING.

And the Abuse is MUCH LESS!

Love and Prayers!!!!!!!!!!?

[mississippiRN71]

Thank you! I know it’s just a matter of time , I’m not even in the nurse recovery program - I applied and never heard back.

How long did it take for the attorney generals office to contact you? They called 2 months ago and left me a message to call them back - my lawyer called them back and they never responded. I have a criminal lawyer because the DEA tried to charge me 3 years ago but never did anything after the lawyer and I met with her. My lawyer thinks she didn’t have enough evidence for prescription fraud - I never did that. I took wasted narcs from home health patients. Like you, I confessed everything to the BON investigator. So there’s no telling what I have coming. I’m praying for the best .

[VykingboyRN]

It was around 4 years later from self report, but if you lawyered up in time, this may blow past, and they decided not to pursue.

I have learned the MS BON is mostly motivated by what the AG does, so if having a lawyer, and lack of evidence is in your favor, I pray it all blows over for you.

Doing rehab and the work I done to prove sobriety kept me from felony charges, and saved my future. It led to the Court Diversion that dropped the charges...

That was in the shape of a Suboxone Program if you struggle with withdrawals, or feel like you may relapse- see a Suboxone Dr., it will save your future! And keep you feeling healthy.

If you managed to stay clean without that type of help, you are already ahead of me. I just want you to be comfortable in your recovery.

I wish we could Sue Big-Pharma for destroying our lives with medications that cause a “disease.” Not Criminals.

I am exhausted after a crazy week of trying to get a Paper Mill in Compliance with Wastewater Release, but if you need me to answer any more questions, let me know, I’m here for you.

You sound well prepared, and I hope it goes much smoother than my experience!

Soon, I’ll have PM privileges, I just don’t have enough “Quality Post’s” yet.

You are not alone, I’m here, and been there-done that;).

Chin Up. Until Next Time....

[voicefamily]

Thnx, VikingBoyRN for your strong work to exercise Step 12.

Your honest effort is greatly guided.

I am glad that i found this site after i was inspired by a sharing from someone at the local home AA Group Meeting this afternoon..