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So, I had to undergo a chemical dependency evaluation, which resulted in them saying I was a person of good moral standing and did not have any dependency issues or concerns. This was in February... Now... The board has recently sent a long letter, they are requiring me to take 2 classes, present the letter/order to any nursing employer I may have (which states the charges and stipulations), and said employer has to provide me with a supervisor (who at least must be on the floor during my shift), they have to do progress reports every 3 months for a year, this is to any employer I may have for the next 5 years. I also have to take therapy, with progress reports... I am so defeated and just wish I could sleep it all away, but it's not going anywhere. Im going to consult a lawyer, I think. Or make a career change. I don't feel like I deserve this.

I have called several times, after about 30 minutes, I finally get an answer and they forward me to my enforcement officer's line only to receive a voicemail. I have left several messages, I've tried to limit it to once a week, so as not to get on her bad side. I followed it with an email as a last ditch effort, and the response is what I posted above. (the email is listed on the website, I always put as much as I feel safe revealing in the message to identify myself) I check the website daily (several times), no disciplinary action listed, but no license either. My compact license in the other state is expired now.

I had a DUI, downgraded to Reckless Driving. I've sent everything in... I moved from a compact state to Texas (compact State also). I began the process as soon as I got to Texas, which was in May. It took until mid-August to get my Temporary. That expired Dec 3rd, so I've not been able to work as a nurse since then. In the initial application, I didn't know that in the state I moved from a Reckless Driving is a misdemeaner, I did mention the reckless driving, but I did not elaborate. I worry they will think I hid it. (and of course you have to divulge all the details and provide court documents for this kind of thing) I've been in touch with the investigator and the last we spoke, she had no information other than "it is with the director for recommendation" and to call back in 1-2 weeks, that time has since passed and I have left 2 messages and an email. I just received an email back sayin this: "Spoke with your Enforcement investigator. A letter will being going out today to provide you with the Board's recommendation." ...and no further information. I'm so terrified I'm not going to get licensed. Has anyone else gone through this? How did it turn out? Does their response sound foreboding to you? it does to me I'm praying daily that everything turns out ok, but I'm so stressed out.

So, I am in a similar situation. I had a DUI, downgraded to Reckless Driving. I've sent everything in... I moved from a compact state to Texas (compact State also). I began the process as soon as I got to Texas, which was in May. It took until mid-August to get my Temporary. That expired Dec 3rd, so I've not been able to work as a nurse since then. In the initial application, I didn't know that in the state I moved from a Reckless Driving is a misdemeaner, I did mention the reckless driving, but I did not elaborate. I worry they will think I hid it. I've been in touch with the investigator and the last we spoke, she had no information other than "it is with the director for recommendation" and to call back in 1-2 weeks, that time has since passed and I have left 2 messages and an email. I just received an email back sayin this: "Spoke with your Enforcement investigator. A letter will being going out today to provide you with the Board's recommendation." ...and no further information. I'm so terrified I'm not going to get licensed. Has anyone else gone through this? How did it turn out? Does their response sound foreboding to you? it does to me I'm praying daily that everything turns out ok, but I'm so stressed out.

My first job as a graduate nurse was in a Pediatric Urologist's clinic (a surgical clinic). It was not the highest paying job, but the hours were 8-5, holidays off, snow days off (if the Doctor doesn't feel like opening the office), and weekends off. The perk was it was a clinic within a Children's Hospital, so I had my foot in the door and intra-office transfers usually get priority. It allows you to get some experience, get benefits, and be able to learn the hospital and what types of jobs become available as well as the hours of the positions that open up. Hope this helps.

I PASSED!!! YAY! So, I take it the PVT does work I'm in Virginia, btw.

i took the nclex today... ugh! i got all 265 questions and just pray that i pass. i will keep you posted. well, unless i'm still recovering from my devastation. question, does the test only shut off at 75 or 265? or does it ever shut off in between as well. hmmm... i was told to try the pvt trick and even if it's this early, it's accurate. so, i took my test today, tried to register for pvt, and it gave me this pop out "our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. please contact your member board for further assistance. another registration cannot be made at this time." how accurate do you feel this is as an indicator that i passed. or is it only for tomorrow. thanks!