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Canadian, Look into taking a low dose of Inderal, a beta blocker (I don't remember generic name--but I get a break because I am only pre nursing). I have a familial tremor which is exacerbated by stress. My hands visibly shake and it is very visible if I am holding a piece of paper or if I was holding a medical instrument. If I am giving a speech or other high anxiety situation it is awful and I get preoccupied with it. My Uncle, a neurologist, suggested inderal and it works like a charm. I only take a low dose and I just take it when I know I will be in a situation where my hand shaking will be a problem. I KNOW I will be taking it during clinicals. Look into it. It is a blood pressure medication and does not affect you mentally at all. I also agree with Elks advice on ADHD

Thanks I looked at that and it appears it is within the BON discretion. I was wondering though what the practical reality is especially with the hiring situation.

Hi, I am getting very concerned reading these posts and wondering if I am making a big mistake. I will be attending an accelerated BSN program next May. Two years and 79 days ago I got a DUI after a relapse. I am an alcoholic and have known that for many years. A pattern of dissatisfaction with my then career and not attending to meetings and other aspects of my recovery led to my return to alcohol and the inevitable consequences. I know that when I apply to sit for the exam I will need to disclose this and it will be an issue but I am really concerned about the possible license restrictions etc. and not being able to get another job. I am a male in my forties and this would be a second career. I never had a problem with any other drug or other legal issues. Right now, I am just trying to maintain a record of my recovery efforts. I attend AA three times a week, have a sponsor and check in with a substance abuse counselor once a every three weeks. I have records of all of this. I have not touched alcohol since the arrest and was actually hoping to work in a field related to substance abuse. Recovery is the most important part of my life. However, I may well want to work in another area like ER and I don't want to go through all this time and expense just to get the door slammed on me. Anyone wih any ideas, stories experience?