I had posted previously about self-disclosing to the BON (like an idiot) while applying for licensure. Got application withdrew so I could focus on school and not have to take on financial hardship. Figured out can't bridge without license.
Called a BON investigator (the only one that was slightly informative and got my application withdrew). He informs me that I would have to complete an evaluation (period. If wanting a license). I call the two board approved places. No payment options, and 2800 dollars. And wth is a 5 day evaluation anyway? I have a kid! Is this some in patient crap they are talking about? He also informed me that typically VDAP is a one time offer (what?). So, I didn't jump on that train it's gone now?
I guess my question is. Has anyone (I dont care what state you are in, i personally am in Alabama) had any success in getting stipulations/consent order lessened with an attorney? Because now, I have been dealt too much different information.... and too little information from this Board.
I was tired of sitting still, stuck after making so much progress and working so hard. And I was just going to let them stick it to me. Because always that way I do what they want, and I GET TO BE a nurse.
That "non-optional" 2800 dollar hit me though. And now I wonder if a lawyer could actually make any difference. So I'd have to have atleast 5 grand for a lawyer. On top of a back up 2800 for evaluation in case I couldn't get out of that and 1000 for monitoring.
Any one had any luck with a lawyer getting this one size fits all into something lessened?
Yours truely,
Hopeless and Stupid in Alabama