I have a question for anyone who knows the answer. I have a good friend who is about to apply for initial licensure in the state of Tennessee and take their test. I can't answer the question for him because it's been awhile and I can't remember...
Do they ask on the application in Tennessee if you were treated for alcohol or drugs in the past 5 years? They have the application in hand and said the application for licensure doesn't ask that question. It just asks about criminal offenses. Does the NCLEX application ask? Well, apparently they underwent outpatient treatment about a year ago with the intention of being 100% "rehabilitated" with no issues. The fact that this question might come up is a new revelation that's causing a lot of stress.
I'm assuming if the application for licensure doesn't ask then it probably won't come up. I wouldn't think the test registration would ask that as that's something I would expect for the actual BON application to ask. I don't know for sure though. I read a little around the site and saw some people say that not every state asks that question. Anyone know for sure?
That's fine, JS. You don't have to be defensive. I understand there is a difference (my dx as far as alcohol was alcohol abuse, not alcoholism--still go to AA. My point is the BON does not differentiate.) If your friend is clean and fine, then he shouldn't put it down. But, I was giving you a heads up on what can happen to your friend. I think this discussion is kind of done. I think you know the answer to the initial question by now.
It's shocking that they treat mental illness like that, but society also acts like that. When we change the way of thinking as a society, then things will change. I just "accept the things I cannot change". I can't change having a mental illness nor can I change being in HPMP.
Also, what I was talking about is being addicted, people typically have days where they crave the drug. It's not well I went through tx, I am done. It is a process. So, I think I am done.
wish_me_luck, BSN, RN
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That's fine, JS. You don't have to be defensive. I understand there is a difference (my dx as far as alcohol was alcohol abuse, not alcoholism--still go to AA. My point is the BON does not differentiate.) If your friend is clean and fine, then he shouldn't put it down. But, I was giving you a heads up on what can happen to your friend. I think this discussion is kind of done. I think you know the answer to the initial question by now.
It's shocking that they treat mental illness like that, but society also acts like that. When we change the way of thinking as a society, then things will change. I just "accept the things I cannot change". I can't change having a mental illness nor can I change being in HPMP.
Also, what I was talking about is being addicted, people typically have days where they crave the drug. It's not well I went through tx, I am done. It is a process. So, I think I am done.