LVN licensure in CA after suspension in another state

[oshie]

Was wondering if anybody could give me advice about being able to gain CA LVN licensure after suspension... currently going through a really tough time, was reported for something really stupid i did that has been blown out of proportion, manipulated, and some vindictive slander against me occured. although i made a mistake that i am very remorseful and beyond humilated for and deserve some kind of punishment i do not feel this defines me as a nurse as i know i am very good at the job i love... and have proof of this.

does anybody have any similar experiences i could gain some wisdom from? i have not been suspended yet and do have a lawyer- if the board purposes more punishment then i feel i deserve i will request a hearing- partially as i have not been able to stick up for myself/defend myself during the investigation process as it considered deflecting...

advice anybody?

any words of wisdom are needed and apperciated... thank you...

[caliotter3]

Contact the CA Board with specific questions. Your application asks the question, and you can expect that if you have problems in one state, they will follow you to any new state. Keep with your attorney. Deal with whatever the problem is. You will probably be told to deal with the problem where you are now, rather than go to a new place expecting no problems to precede or follow you. And remember that no one on this board can give you specific legal advice. The Board is the entity to give you answers and you need the help of your attorney to get those answers. Good luck.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

In addition, I'd hate to be the naysayer, but the LVN job market is absolutely horrid in most parts of California at the present time. If you were to move here and attain licensure, you would probably have to climb the uphill battle of finding employment.