sarahellie

I did not have an attorney. I could not afford one. When I self reported I claimed responsibility for the charges and explained that I would be willing to fully cooperate with the BON even if it meant going through the TPAPN program I also told them id be willing to do a hair follicle drug screen to prove I was sober. Best of luck to you! I know this is a very scary process. From finish to start it took about 8 months to get the case closed and find the job I have now. It really made me appreciate my job more than ever.

Honestly i applied at several places. I think the key was during that particular interview I was 100% honest with them about everything. I think she appreciated that

it's at a nursing home as a charge nurse :)

I was going to enroll myself into the TPAPN program which is VERY expensive but ultimately decided nor to do that. Instead I decided to report myself to the BON first explaining all the charges and that I was willing to to whatever it took to keep my license including any programs they had to offer. After I went to court Indent them all the paperwork explaining I am on probation for 1 year and the BON dismissed all my charges, no monitoring program or anything!!! Ia SO glad I decided to self report to the BON first. It saved me a lot of money and heartache. Good luck to you! I know the process can be very scary.

I FOUND A JOB!!! So excited for second chances! Thank you guys for all your support í ½í¸Š

I found a job! 😊

I went for a job interview and was upfront about my charges and was told that they wanted to hire me but had to wait for mg background check because certain things are bearable from working in nursing homes but she wasn't sure if that offense was or was not barrable. I won't know until my background check comes in and I'm a nervous wreck. I really need a job. Does anyone know if this offense is barrable?

I got great news the board of nursing closed the investigation with NO action taken against my license! I am still having the hardest time finding a job with this charge on my background though. I have been to several interviews and explained that the bon has taken no action against my license and they still opted not to hire me... It's very discouraging. í ½í¸”

I have applied but they are only hiring RNs. I'm an LVN.

The bon sent me a letter telling me to send them finalized court documents showing the outcome. I was placed on probation for a year and ordered to pay a $600 fine. But I don't have any diciplinary action on my nursing license as of right now... I also explained this on the application and she looked at it before she said I could start orientation but did not bring it up in the face to face interview so I didn't either... But then I got that dreaded call and I cried... I was so excited I finally felt like it was going to be ok again and my life could get back to normal just to be slapped in the face again with that phone call.

I didn't get the job. I had another interview on Monday they said they were going to hire me and told me to be at orientation this Wednesday but called me and told me they'd decided not to pursue my application... When I asked them why she got rude and replied because we just decided not to pursue it. I am devastated. I was so excited to have a job again it's been about 7 months now since I've had a job. I feel like giving up. I know I am so much better than the mistake I made! I am a good nurse with no drug habit. I'm not addicted to anything heck I don't even like to drink because it makes me feel weird. I am not this horrible person that deserves unemployment because of one horrible mistake. Any words of encouragement?

I was charged with possession of a dangerous drug a misdemeanor and I have applied everywhere and finally got an interview.. they said I could start orientation then called me the next day and told me not to come into orientation they decided not to pursue my application... When I asked why she rudely said because we decided no other to pursue it. Would not give me a reason.. I'm devastated. I was so excited . I have been out of work for 7 months now. I feel like giving up.

I have applied at many places got an interview they told me I could start orientation and called me back and said they decided not to pursue my application... When I asked why they got very rude and said because we decided not to pursue it that's all. I'm feeling very discouraged. Maybe I should just give up

They took deferred off the table even though this is my first offense.

I went to court today and I'm going to be charged with a misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance in the state of texas. They are giving me one year of probation and a $600 fine along with court costs. Has anyone ever been through this with the Texas BON? Do you know what type of punishment I am looking at for this?? I'm scared to death at this point. This is the first time I have ever been in trouble for anything.