Ny State, 8 yrs ago from 2015

[Tonyd1707]

So after reading thousands of links and blogs on this site, I decided to create an account.

I passed NCLEX @75 questions and thought my life was on track about to do big and great things. Making plans going on interviews. When I original received an ATT number via phone, they said I was good and ready to go. Later learned through this site ready to go meant only to take exam. Speeding up to resent events, Now a week later I saw my friends names go up and I started to become paranoid that something is wrong. When I called the lady I spoke to TODAY said that my application was sent off to be reviewed. I am becoming worried that all my hard work and dreams are going to fade- also I currently am working at a hospital, where I was going to begin orientation in Sept.

Here are some details to my hx- I included a letter explaining my circumstances, my volunteer work, awards, gpa, and included all doc from courts and 10 letters of recommendations.

criminal hx. Drug possession 5x 2005-2007, rehab, and no further issues or arrest.

Can anyone share there experience, ideas or hope. Very down right now!

[Tonyd1707]

I have posted a few days ago, if anyone knows how the process works in NY, I am waiting and heart broken that my name didint go up on the state board, i was planing to return this semester to finish my bsn. Im am now confused and unsure of what i should do now. also the hx of 5 arrest many were dropped with fine and 2 were charges of being in a drug zone. It was a bad time for me, after loosing family in 911, young, didnt realize the consequences of my actions, but realize yes my fault and i owned up to it by changing my life around. im at loss for words.

[CryssieD]

Sorry for your loss.

About the drug charges, etc--I don't know how it works in NY specifically, but from my reading of Nurses/Recovery forum on this site, as well as from personal experience (DUI for Rx muscle relaxant--my Rx, and possession of narcotic--not my Rx, in 2009 [possession charge was dropped after 2 years' probation]), Boards take drug-related convictions/guilty pleas very seriously; it's common to wind up in a monitoring program, with years of random drug screens, treatment/therapy, NA/AA, practice restrictions, etc. Wish I had better news--maybe you'll be the exception that proves the rule?...One can hope, I suppose. You can try getting a lawyer and pursuing the matter before the Board, but it probably won't work. The Boards always seem to err on the side of caution--public safety trumps everything else, and one of the Golden Rules of addiction medicine/theory is, addiction is a chronic disease that waxes and wanes but never goes away; once an addict, always an addict.

The good news is, no matter what they decide, you can handle it. I realize I don't know you, but I'm assuming you're clean now (right?), and it sounds like you have lots of people and years of exemplary behavior and performance on your side. I wish you the best of luck--keep us posted on how it goes!

[Tonyd1707]

Yes clean, and have massive support from my job and from other professionals, I have five arrest, one of which was dismissed, I was honest and transparent they are violations not felonies, paid fines. I will go to any lengths to show my change, I just pray for the opportunity. I will keep u posted.

[Tonyd1707]

I just heard today that I was approved for my license.`````I felt it necessary to update people who might find their way here and help somebody that might be in a similar situation looking for hope. well the Investigator was extremely nice, i showed massive documentation and letters, awards, recognition, rehab docs ect. my current job as a tech at a hospital, prepare ahead and save everything you've done you'll need it,,,,You do not need a lawyer if your case is similar to mine and are living good. my charges were not felonies.

Own up to your mistakes and show them what your about today. Be honest dnt lie, and be persistent.

God Bless and stay positive