Preplexed Does Anyone know the Ansswer?

elkpark · Sep 5, 2008

I believe that the rules on that may vary from state to state, and that it is handled on a case-by-case basis in at least some states. I have known personally one RN who was convicted of multiple drug-related felonies, actually served prison time for them, and eventually managed to get her license back (by being extremely compliant and successful with her recovery).

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 5, 2008

As mentioned it is done individually by the board of nursing and also that the nurse meets their requirements

sara62 · Sep 6, 2008

Hi,

Yes, it definitely sucks and unfortunately will remain that way.

Each state is independent of the other. In my state a license is viewed as a priveledge not a necessity. With that being said, if the BON chooses to grant a license to a person with a criminal record, so be it.

They could say yes to you and no to me.

I am of the opinion that all state boards should follow the same guidelines.There is to much at stake. If someone doesen't like you and knows of your history"RUN"

A nurse should not be on a public list that allows everyone to see and read any kind of drug history that nurse may have. If a nurse is hired by a facility the only people that should know about any type of previous drug issues should be the DON only.

I was hired for a position in a nursing facility. Within 24 hrs the don received two phone calls from her to warn her about " yours truly".

People will look you up on the list and take drugs knowing the nurse with past drug issues will be blamed every time.

I started working in a facility that had a bottle of roxinol 1/2 full for a patient that had died 6 weeks prior. I wouldn't assume responsibility for it. I left before the week was out because I felt like sitting duck.

The people we work with come from different (everything) state,country,education level,beliefs etc.

I am not going to work with some genious that decides they don't like me and wants to cause trouble for me.

If there were national guidelines and every state follows the same protocal I believe it would remove that type of a threat and confusion.

I will never,ever,ever allow anyone have that kind of power over me.

Nurse's can be brutal and unfortunately alot of them are.

sara62

weezledawg · Sep 7, 2008

Hi,
I started working in a facility that had a bottle of roxinol 1/2 full for a patient that had died 6 weeks prior. I wouldn't assume responsibility for it. I left before the week was out because I felt like sitting duck.
sara62

That's when I say, "Drop that cup on me. And drop it on everyone else too." The proof is in the pee pee.

sara62 · Sep 17, 2008

Amen to that! It does get a bit tiring after awhile but I dug my own hole and have had to learn to live inside that hole as best as I can.

Sometimes I want to scream or punch something,I have not had one positive drug test since 1999. I would really like to pee on their heads but I have a 9 year old to raise so I pee in the cup.

However, there is one particular board member who is the most miserable,****** mean woman I have ever met in my life. She is also on a power trip and thrives on other people's misery. She hates me because I can't be intimidated. I really do understand the function of a nursing board and I know they are vital when it comes to protecting the public and I respect that but I can't abide a person who has a power position and utilizes it improperly.

I fished her office(hid raw fish in little spots a person would never look and had the IRS audit her. You know what they say"what goes around comes around" Yes, it was a very immature thing to do.

What can I say? I'm a sicilian.

sara62

bossynurse101 · Sep 17, 2008

Dont know about other states, I live in Fla. My felonies were over 20 years old, but when I went to take my boards, was denied the privilege. I requested a hearing before the BON (with atty in tow) and was told that if I wanted a license I had to get my civil rights restored. That process took over two years. Eventually I sat for the boards, passed, and was licensed. When I went to work in LTC, was notified that AHCA (the state HC admin) had their own set of rules and I had to apply for their exemption as well and was not allowed to work in a LT setting until I did so. Six months later I rec'd the exemption. Fast forward to five years later, I accepted a job as ADON of a facility housing the mentally disabled. APD (Agency for Persons w/ Disabilities) had THEIR own exemption process as well. Because I didnt work in the clinical setting, I was allowed to work until that process was complete. Bottom line, they got ya by the *****, but if you have recovery on your side, it is a lot easier to play by their rules. But boy, is it hard not to "regret the past, nor shut the door on it"! Anyway, dont give up - you will end up where youre supposed to be. Good luck :wink2:

wubbzy · Sep 17, 2008

I fished her office(hid raw fish in little spots a person would never look and had the IRS audit her. You know what they say"what goes around comes around" Yes, it was a very immature thing to do.
What can I say? I'm a sicilian.
sara62

Okay.......I'll agree that it is a bit immature.....but I'll bet you felt good, didn't you???? Thanks for the laugh! :yeah:

mzloco · Sep 18, 2008

Even " their" rules are a bit harsh I think sometimes, But ultimately their job is to protect the public from harm from nancy nurse high on drugs. Past experience.... I learned my lesson quick. 17 years of an excellent profession almost down the drain....Thank God for those 12 stairs!