LPN license off probation! I made it! yippee!

[gr8fulnrs]

I signed a consent agreement in June of 2008 and got off probation last week, Jan of 2012.

I did a vountary surrender in 2003 because I could not stop using meth. The Bon gave me 2 options; They were going to take my license from me and never get it back or I could do a voluntary surrender for 5 years, go get treatment then try for reinstatement. So thats what i did, jumped in head first to treatment, meetings, sponsorship. I applied for reinstatement after 5 years and they gave it to me but with hefty restrictions. The 6 month narcotic restriction was the worse because of employment limitations. The direct supervision from an RN was also a tough one too for employment. I ended up working at a school in the nurses office for minimum wage. Having to pay for the u/a's month after month was costly, not to mention the cost of the evaluation from an Addictionologist and a relapse-prevention specialist. I ***** and moan about all this but the truth of it all is you cannot put a price on freedom from active addiction. and thats what I got! not to mention all the wonderful people who have helped me along the way and the "second-chance givers" - nursing supervisors who had a little faith in me and hired me! So today when I checked my mail at the post office, Ii pulled out the letter that said from the State Board of Nursing, with my hands shaking I ripped it open...the first word i saw was CONGRATULATIONS...the breath left my lungs, my knees buckled and tears of joy poured down my face! Once again, another victory for an addict who had no hope and would have never dreamed this day come true. If you are out there and have just signed a consent agreement, dont give up! become humble, get into acceptance and get with you HP! doors WILL open for you

[iluvhrts]

Congratulations! One Day at a Time! I look forward to having FIVE years in recovery! That sounds like a lifetime to me right now! Awesome!!!!

[motivatedlilly]

Congrats!!!! I wish you well. My story is a little different. I have a misdemeanor on my record and want to be a nurse. Its 7 years old but I am hoping that BON can see how I have turned my life around. You inspire me..

[backtowork]

Wow..So Inspiring. Thank you for posting this message of hope and success for all of us.:heartbeat:nurse::heartbeat

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

Congrats!!!

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Congratulations!

[VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN]

I am delighted for you! :yeah:This accomplishment proves that we are never too broken to pick up the pieces and put ourselves back together again if we have the right kind of help. I think you'll be a better nurse for the experiences you've gone through. Keep us posted on how you're doing......and if you ever have a bad day and need a sympathetic ear, you can always come here to unload. Remember HALT---never let yourself get too Hungry, too Angry, too Lonely, or too Tired! :hug:

[cayenne06, MSN, CNM]

CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful news. You worked hard and you deserve it! You must be an awesome nurse to have worked so hard, and for so long, to get your license back.

[canchaser, BSN, RN]

Congratulations. I agree there will be a patient/ coworker who needs to hear your story!! It is so inspiring.

[darriz1]

Congrats!! You certainly deserve this after working so hard for it. Your story is inspirational for those who need a "pick-me-up!!" Keep the faith and you will be able to accomplish all your dreams!

-darriz23

[NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN]

Congratulations!!! Your dedication and hard work paid off.

[leenie45]

You should be really proud of yourself for changing your life, and not giving up. Every day is a new beginning, one day at a time, sometimes 1 minute at a time. You are in a helping profession, and you can certainly relate, now perhaps more than ever. Good for you, you have your life back, and freedom from the awful addiction.Everything is just as it should be, remember that. Hugs to you Nurse!