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1. oig narcotics restrictions on reinstated license HELP!

   robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Criminal

   The BON never even suggested peer assistance. They seemed to think that 7 years of sobriety, 2 years of probation, maintaining employment elsewhere with no issues and never a failed drug test was enough

2. oig narcotics restrictions on reinstated license HELP!

   robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Criminal

   then how could the current fsacility I work at have hired me? They saw the same license verification and reinstatement issue that the hospital saw and they hired me, although I am a treatment nurse and do not have anything to do with med passing in ...

3. oig narcotics restrictions on reinstated license HELP!

   robigayle posted a topic in Criminal

   OMG! I just had my license reinstated in tennessee after 7 years. I jumped through all the hoops and paid over 2500.00 dollars in fines and fees and Lord knows what else after 7 years of not nursing because I thought I wasn't worthy after having my...

4. Desperately seeking educaters for LPN treatment nurse

   robigayle posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hi guys, I have just been hired as a treatment nurse at a LTF and want to know if there are any places that will certify and further educate an LPN. WOC and WOCN only educate RN's and I am really needing to find one that will work with an LPN. This j...

5. Desperately seeking educaters for LPN treatment nurse

   robigayle posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi guys, I have just been hired as a treatment nurse at a LTF and want to know if there are any places that will certify and further educate an LPN. WOC and WOCN only educate RN's and I am really needing to find one that will work with an LPN. This j...

6. How do I address disciplinary action with potential employer?

   robigayle posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello Everyone, WARNING...THIS IS A LITTLE LONG Getting my license reinstated has been a journey for me and the allnurses community has been wonderful and supportive the whole way and so I come to you again with another hurdle in my path. How should...

7. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

   robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

   Hello Everyone, MY LICENSE WAS REINSTATED!!!! I just went to the BON for my review last week and was approved for reinstatement. I am SO THRILLED! I have to thank everyone here for all your support and encouragement. You REALLY made a difference ...

8. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

   robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

   Thank you, but I live in Tennessee. I was thinking about working as a CNA just to get back into the swing of things while I'm waiting for my review. They told me my license had to be in inactive stage to take the refresher course, which is the firs...

9. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

   robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

   Just an update, I wrote my formal letter today requesting reinstatement and mailed in priority. Hopefully I will get my packet from the board with my list and a date to go before the review board. I am feeling so much more positive since I found th...

10. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

    Thank you so much. Your message was beautiful and my prayers are with you as well. Nursing school was an exciting time for me and although tough at times, certainly worth it. You hang in there too.:heartbeat:heartbeat Robi

11. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

    Yes I will definately need a refresher course! Does anyone know, and I'm sure I should have asked the board, while I had them on the phone, but I was nervous to say the least..Do you think I can work as a CNA in the meantime if I can get certified?

12. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

    Thank you so much for your support! I guess my next question is, if I'm fortunate enough to get my license back, will I be able to get a job? How willing are facilities to give you employment opportunities once they know of your back ground or that...

13. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

    No it shouldn't be easy. Anything worth having, is worth working for and I waited a lot of years to even get my license until my kids were grown and settled and I allowed depression at a bad time in my life, interfere with a life long dream I had of...

14. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

    You have all given me such a large measure of hope and compassion that I never expected and am completely overwhelmed by. I think I have just been telling myself for so long that I was a "bad" person and that by going to the nursing board, I would b...

15. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    robigayle replied to robigayle's topic in Recovery

    Oh my goodness! I never expected such an overwhelming sweet and quick response. I think I've been filled with so much shame and quilt that I didn't feel like I deserved sympathy or compassion for what I did and you all just reminded me of why I wan...