DBirrRNBSN

I read your post regarding the system being set up for failure. Humiliating, expensive, etc. They don't want us practicing. This view has GOT to change. Have they ever heard of Harm Reduction at the BONs? Treating addicts like they are ppl with a disease that was left untreated? Do they also realize that 85% of ppl who abuse substances have had significant trauma events in childhood that lead to poor coping mechanisms, depression, anxiety, suicide? We need HELP not punishment! They are punishing ppl who have already been punished by life and then lord over us with the fear of losing everything we worked our tails off for. I never asked for help because I thought I was morally inferior and feared I would be punished. Their job is to protect the public, but I am certain addicts in recovery are a part of that population. How is this protecting anyone??

As I sit here stress eating this amazing bag of Lays Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips, I am wondering if I will ever be able to attain my PMHNP license. I have been in recovery for over 3 yrs now and have 1.5 yrs to finish my probationary period with the wonderful folks at the Ohio Board of Nursing. I will have permanent practice restrictions when I have completed this process. No home health, working for agencies or float pools, and have to ask for permission to become a manager/supervisor, so my Ohio RN license is permanently encumbered. If I were able to find a school to accept me, graduated and applied to sit for the exam, what are the odds of attaining a APRN license? Any input would be greatly appreciated.