LPN needing Reinstatement help

[Nuttienurse10]

Hello everyone I'm struggling here in GA. I have been out of work for about 3 years now. I have a disabled husband but I myself was diagnosed with White Brain Matter Disease and a cyst was also found on my Pineal Gland. Due to my symptoms and the MRI findings I made the decision to leave nursing as I could not be 100% to take care of my patients. The problem is last year I accidentally forgot to pay for my nursing license renewal in which caused them to lapse. I have never done this nor have I ever had any complaints or criminal history. My symptoms are better now and it is possible I could return to nursing in the future. Regardless I would like to have my license remain active. The whole process seems a bit overwhelming to me. According the the GA Nursing Board I would have to go to probably three different employers to get them to fill out my hours over the last maybe four years. One of these would be out of state. I would have to have 400 hours total or return to college. I would probably be right on the verge to make the hours. My husband draws disability and we barely make ends meet. I was thinking I could at least work from home online as a nurse withy license back. I'm due for another MRI and a referral to a new Neurologist. I can't seem to get anyone to break down my disease process to get treatment. They just want to tag me with a broad spectrum diagnosis. I'm sorry for the long post but I have ran out of options. I have even put in for disability but since my car was totaled and we can't afford to buy another one I can't even get to my Dr appointments that my Disability Lawyer wants me to go to. I'm ready to give up here. Thanks for your concern and time. 

[kbrn2002, ADN, RN]

I'm sorry you are going through this. 

If you have the required hours working to renew without needing additional education that will be the easier route to renew your license. Your former employers will have those records, reach out to their HR departments for guidance on how best to get them. Most if not all of this can be accomplished over the phone though they may or may not want you to pick up those employment records in person.  Contacting those former employers is at least a good place to start. 

 

[subee, MSN, CRNA]

Right now, just concentrate on getting your disability.  I'm glad you have a lawyer to help you with this.  Are you aware of any LPN'S working from home?  I don't know if you can depend on that as a plan.