My Nursing revocation

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I voluntarily signed over my LPN license due to a drug related charge in 2013 and it was officially revoked in 2015. After speaking with an attorney in Columbus, Ohio she informed me once it's revoked there is no way of getting it reinstated, but I am recently hearing this may not be true. I have been in the medical field for over 35+ yrs as an aide and then an LPN for 11 of those yrs. I have never been in trouble before this and do not feel it's fair that my license was taken away from me...becoming a nurse was my dream come true. After the tragic accident that took my Fathers life in 2011 I lost it and was severely depressed and was introduced to the world of drugs. I am devastated over losing my license, it's all I've ever known. Financially I cannot afford an attorney...I just don't know what to do. Can anyone help me or offer any advice.

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I voluntarily signed over my LPN license due to a drug related charge in 2013 and it was officially revoked in 2015. After speaking with an attorney in Columbus, Ohio she informed me once it's revoked there is no way of getting it reinstated, but I am recently hearing this may not be true. I have been in the medical field for over 35+ yrs as an aide and then an LPN for 11 of those yrs. I have never been in trouble and do not feel it's fair that my license was taken away from me...becoming a nurse was my dream come true. After the tragic accident that took my Fathers life in 2011 I lost it and was severely depressed and was introduced to the world of drugs. I am devastated over losing my license, it's all I've ever known. Financially I cannot afford an attorney...I just don't know what to do. Can anyone help me or offer any advice.

Strictly based on the information you've provided here, I'd say let it go and find something else to do with your time.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

Can you just work as an aide? I know the money isn't as good and... no you wouldn't be

a nurse anymore... but, you would still get to work with people and help take care of them,

and would be a hugely valuable asset to any facility.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

No, we cannot give you any legal advice. I'm sorry that your dream come true hasn't lasted, but your statement that you've never been in trouble isn't strictly accurate. There was a reason why your license was revoked, however unfortunate your circumstances were at the time. The only folks who can definitively answer you (if you still don't believe your original attorney) are attorneys and the Ohio BON.

My advice would be to avoid working as an aide. I imagine that it would be overwhelmingly frustrating to be limited to an aide's tasks, having the education of and experience as an LPN.

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Should you be able to find a willing employer who would look beyond your previous troubles, you could work in the capacity of a private duty caregiver. Some private duty employers pay quite handsomely. You could equal or exceed your LPN earnings and all you would have to worry about would be pleasing the employer. You would probably have little more trouble finding such an employer as you would have trying to navigate the "licensed or certified" work world. Either worth the effort to try this, or walk away from the idea.

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I just read a post from someone in my situation but her license was revoked for over 5 yrs and she got it reinstated. I have to stay positive that I too can get mine reinstated. I have tried to move on working different jobs and as of right now i am in school full-time but I am struggling with the thought of working in a field I don't know much about and hating it. I am devastated but hopeful

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I would not mind at all working as a nurse's aide but not sure if I can. When I said I've never been in trouble I meant before all this happened, so for over 50 yrs of my life I've never been in trouble. Nursing is all I know and I love caring for others. I went down a wrong path in my life but I'm human I worked very hard to be a nurse...I made a mistake...I should not be punished for it the rest of my life.

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I would not mind at all working as a nurse's aide but not sure if I can. When I said I've never been in trouble I meant before all this happened, so for over 50 yrs of my life I've never been in trouble. Nursing is all I know and I love caring for others. I went down a wrong path in my life but I'm human I worked very hard to be a nurse...I made a mistake...I should not be punished for it the rest of my life.

It's understandable that you feel that way. Unfortunately, it's not what you or I believe that matters. The only way you will receive a definitive answer is to hire an attorney or approach the Ohio BON yourself.

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Yes I will def be looking into this...ty

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Agree that a lawyer is the best way to handle this situation. Per our terms of service, we can't provide further advice for you.

Please take care and best wishes.

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If an LPN license is revoked in Ohio, is there any chance of getting it back?

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If an LPN license is revoked in Ohio, is there any chance of getting it back?

Well, have there been any major changes since you last posted about this issue on the 2nd? If there haven't, and you're still unable to afford legal advice, I'd say it's still not looking good.

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