It can be done!

allnurses Guide · Mar 26, 2015

When I started nursing school I was told on the first day that if you had any prior convictions especially any that involved drugs or alcohol be prepared to deal with the BON prior to licensensure. Also if we had any problems with drugs and/or alcohol fix it now. I had no convictions but was a functional alcoholic who found myself in diversion within 18 months of getting my license.

ok-lpn13 · Mar 26, 2015

Its not that I wouldn't have become a nurse anyway b/c I truly felt compelled to do this. I am a researcher and like to know everything before committing myself to something but I was given very little information and I called the BON and asked. Im just upset. I feel like just keeping my head down fulfilling my contract requirements then let my license lapse, not gonna be worth anything anyhow. In the meantime, ill be completing my major in a different area.

RNMSN51 · Mar 27, 2015

My completion date is April 16, 2015. I finally feel normal. I have a job I love and am in a completely different place. When I first logged on in this forum I was a mess.. If I can do this, anyone can do this...

allnurses Guide · Mar 27, 2015

Its not that I wouldn't have become a nurse anyway b/c I truly felt compelled to do this. I am a researcher and like to know everything before committing myself to something but I was given very little information and I called the BON and asked. Im just upset. I feel like just keeping my head down fulfilling my contract requirements then let my license lapse, not gonna be worth anything anyhow. In the meantime, ill be completing my major in a different area.

Believe it or not your nursing career is not over and will only be over if you let that happen. I can attest that plenty of nurses myself included have been through the process and gone on to have successful careers. I graduated from the program over nine years ago and because I was a volunteer my record with the board was expunged and today it's like it never happened - plus I am a better stronger person, nurse, wife and mother for it.

Hppy

Oogie · Mar 28, 2015

1st time = After so much time in the program, YEAH, did I feel like I was missing something. Jeez, stress seemed worse than starting. Just stay on track. you've made it this far. As for self, love yourself for who you are, don't let the past cloud that. You've been on a long journey and almost ready to come home. Be happy in your heart for what you have achieved. We live in a dynamic world each and every day I feel different about myself, sometimes good, sometimes (other) , But I love myself every day because I believe in me. I have a lot to give to this world. That's what I'm going to do! If your past is painful, find a way to reckon with it, then let it go. Me, I forgave myself, truly and honestly, then made a vow to leave the past in the past. Helped. I check in with this group because they helped me in a time of need, and I have a desire to move it forward. ... Peace

montof78rn · Mar 30, 2015

Right on man!

LPNSWEETHEART · Sep 1, 2015

hello, may I ask, how you got this expunged from your record? I still have a little over 2 years left on my probation. I was wondering, like when someone gets a felony and can have it taken off record, can this happen in my situation as well?

Twoyearnurse · Sep 1, 2015

It depends on your state. In my state the infraction is there forever- no repeals- no expunging.

I would look look into your nurse practice act online and check.

ethanw00 · Nov 3, 2015

Hello. I have about 2 months until the end of my probation and I feel like I can almost taste it. But, I have so many questions. Like, is it really over when it's over. Can they just call you up out of the blue and request you to test. When do you get to quit testing? I was told that the board would notify me when I can quit, what does this mean. I would love to plan a vacation out in the middle of nowhere, but I can't if I may get called in to test. Any advice would be great. And anything you can think of about the ending of probation that you may think I would be interested in I would love to hear. Thanks.

shoozy76 · Nov 5, 2015

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I have about 6 months to go on a 5 year contract. I haven't had a bad experience with IPN, but I can say that I won't miss having to check in every day and we will be glad to have some "extra" cash in our pockets. IPN has given me another level of accountability and I am grateful for that. Life is good...looking forward to it getting better from here!