Meeting with the BON in NH. Please help.

[studentjoy]

I was hoping someone could help. I offer no excuses for my behavior in the past. I have a record in another state that came up with my FBI fingerprint check. It didn't come up when I applied to Nursing School but another conviction for simple assault came up and I had the that one expunged. But the Board of Nursing does the FBI check and an arrest came up from another state that I moved to right after the divorce. I was going to approach this in complete honesty at my board hearing.. It was a terrible marriage with continuous cheating with the same woman (who he is with now over 10 years later). I behaved badly and have changed my life. I volunteer with the marginalized (elderly, sick, poor) with my Catholic Church. I don't drink, smoke, and happily remarried and haven't done nothing illegal for 10 years and won't. I just don't want to ever be that person again. Anyone have any luck by simply putting yourself out there?

I have the Monsignoir at the Cathedral recommendation. I have another person in my volunteer committee who is a retired Nurse Practitioner writing a personal recommendation. My Deacon at the church and an Echo Apprentance from Notre Dame University in Theology writing a recommendation? Is this an appropriate action along with a sincere heartfelt explaination and appology?

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

I suggest you seek legal advice before you go to the board. Good for you for turning your life around. My prayers for you to continue on your path. :hug:

[nurse_wannab]

Hi, Although I do not live in NH. I had to meet with the BON in my own state and I would say try to hire an attorney to represent you if possible. I say this because, the board is only out to protect the public and in no way are on our side. Besides, the attorney is there to make sure that you are treated fairly and get the best possible outcome. If you can't afford an attorney, what will help you out the most is the fact that it's 10 years ago, and so much time has elapsed. Try to get as many character reference letters as you can. It would also help a great deal if you take some of them with you to the hearing. Just be sure to acknowledge your mistakes, but concentrate on the fact that that was in the past and that now you are a different person. I wish you the best and hope that the outcome is positive!