NCBON voluntary surrender

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2 years ago I voluntarily surrendered my license after being questioned about the death of a patient and controlled substances. I was not diverting. I had just gotten out of a very abusive relationship, which I was nearly killed in. I had lost my previous job because of an issue with a doctor order but was eligible for rehire after a year, so I decided to travel. I was at a point in my life where I didn't really care..I was simply there to try to keep my head above water and not providing the nursing care I was capable of. I didn't sign off meds, I violated the BON laws in many ways because I just didn't care. I was a danger to myself as well as others. I was losing my house and everything else. I have been in therapy for some time and feel that I am ready to enter back into the nursing field after my breakdown. I have received my paperwork, but have several friends that have been in trouble with the BON and have been shot down or trouble with finding jobs. I never diverted or tested positive for any controlled substances. I just feel that this is what the BON will look at and feel that in my situation at the time I was a prime candidate to use. I have all my paperwork from therapy and court documents and all kinds of other things to prove this and my severe depression with PTSD. I guess my worst fear is having my license renewed but with restrictions that will keep me from getting a job. I am a single mother and am struggling now as it is. I have put off reinstating my license due to finances...Anyone please feel free to give me some advice.

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What is meant to be will be and all the worry in the world will not change one thing. Be open and honest and let go of the situation it will work itself out.

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By your own admission, your actions were driven by your own conscience (maybe coupled with depression) rather than any actual licensure issues. BTW, you can't violate the BON, they only issue licenses and enforce your state's Nurse Practice Act .... if anything, you violated your Nurse Practice Act. You may be required to complete a refresher course if your license has been inactive > 4 years or so.

Provide only the information to that is required to reinstate your license. Your business is your business. Don't overshare!!! The BON are not your counselors or trusted advisors. If you are asked to give a rationale for your actions, you could simply say you "experienced a significant change in personal circumstances" or some other ambiguous phrase.

I'm so glad you are in a much better place now. Best wishes on your climb back into nursing practice.

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