Light at the end of the tunnel?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Women's Health, LTC.

Well, it has been a long road for me. My license was revoked for my failure to complete and comply with the BON confidential alternative program.

That was 17 years ago. I moved to a new state, have been clean and sober and decided I want my nursing license back.

I have completed my refresher course and now am just waiting on placement for the required clinical hours.

I am aware I will be stuck in monitoring land for at least three years, but, I am more than willing to do so.

The hoops I have jumped through have been many, but, I am so excited to get on this journey and get this monitoring over with and return to nursing.

I have spent hours on these forums reading words of wisdom and hope and elation (when the program is over) and I thank you all.

Not going anywhere, just wanted to share my good news!

We can do this!!!

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Specializes in ICU/community health/school nursing.

Peace and luck and safe practice on the journey, 1965!! You got this.

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Specializes in Clinical Leadership, Staff Development, Education.

Wow- you have a great story and will be inspiring to others. I admire your willingness and determination. Hope to hear from you again.

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.

Bravo!

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On 2/6/2019 at 7:30 AM, rn1965 said:

Well, it has been a long road for me. My license was revoked for my failure to complete and comply with the BON confidential alternative program.

That was 17 years ago. I moved to a new state, have been clean and sober and decided I want my nursing license back.

I have completed my refresher course and now am just waiting on placement for the required clinical hours.

I am aware I will be stuck in monitoring land for at least three years, but, I am more than willing to do so.

The hoops I have jumped through have been many, but, I am so excited to get on this journey and get this monitoring over with and return to nursing.

I have spent hours on these forums reading words of wisdom and hope and elation (when the program is over) and I thank you all.

Not going anywhere, just wanted to share my good news!

We can do this!!!

Been all those places you speak of and it's very worth it. I drove down to Kissimmee on the weekends, stayed Saturday nights in a hotel for my clinical refresher hours. Boy, was I relieved when that was over.

I'm now working off my narcotic restrictions.

I hope it all goes smoothly for you. Please keep us updated on any little victories.

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Thanks for that inspiration. Did you get your license from another state. Or the state that originally revoked your license. Thanks

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Women's Health, LTC.
On 2/13/2019 at 8:25 AM, hadley76 said:

Thanks for that inspiration. Did you get your license from another state. Or the state that originally revoked your license. Thanks

My original license is from another state. I contemplated going back there to do their program, but, honestly, I just cannot see myself in that state. I never liked it!

So, I am trying in the state I live in now. I have talked with the BON and they do license RN's previously revoked in another state, but, obviously, I will have to go through their program. I am willing to do so. I do not think it would be any better or worse in my previous state.

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That awesome!!! Good for you. Monitoring not so bad, the time will fly! best of luck to you!

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Specializes in Trauma and ICU.

I stayed out over 10 years revoked in TX and now live in MS. I am now under 30 days of my 3year contract. Determination gets you through. Congrats it can be done. I haven’t one regret returning to nursing

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Specializes in Telephonic and Addictions Nursing.
On 3/10/2019 at 7:07 PM, PEPPER1 said:

I stayed out over 10 years revoked in TX and now live in MS. I am now under 30 days of my 3year contract. Determination gets you through. Congrats it can be done. I haven’t one regret returning to nursing

You can do it!

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Hello how are you. Was just wondering if everyting is working out for you. If you don't mind can you send me an email. [email protected]

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Women's Health, LTC.
12 hours ago, hadley8 said:

Hello how are you. Was just wondering if everyting is working out for you. If you don't mind can you send me an email. [email protected]

I am doing well.

The state I am in is dragging their feet but have told me I will get my license, just need to sign the contract, once it arrives.

I am emailing you!

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