Will T.

....forgot to put my email if you have specific questions or anything don't wanna post here (I know how uncomfortable it is not having someone else in this situation to relate to) [email protected]

Hey Amy, yeah when you apply to take the NCLEX it asks if you received rehab or abused drugs in the last 5 yrs, which I am finally not regretting being honest about. I enrolled Feb 25th in the MS BON's new MAP program which is an alternative to disciplinary action recovery nurse program- I will have full licensure, but have to call daily to check if I will be randomly drug tested, attend 3 NA/AA meetings a wk, get a sponsor, and take a 10 wk online educational course (for some reason the BON hasn't posted anything about the new program on their website which is frustrating. The biggest advice I can tell is I graduated in Dec., took boards and passed on Jan. 12th, and am still waiting to be selected to take a drug test before they will then release my license; meaning, expect to have to wait to receive your license after graduating if you were rehabilitated in the last 5 yrs. Also, if so, I would definitely go ahead and talk to the board like I wish I would have. Hope this helps and good luck : )

I cannot express how much I appreciate your reply. I live in Mississippi, and the BON has began to take active steps towards reviewing my case, however, the BON would not offer information regarding what my future as a nurse may or may not entail; therefore, it is comforting to hear I may possibly be able to practice one day. Thanks again.

So, I have been searching the internet and cannot find a story like mine. I received outpatient drug rehabilitation in 2007 consisting of suboxone maintenance therapy for the treatment of opiate dependency. I have been clean since 2008 and graduated nursing school in Dec. 2010. I passed boards on Jan 12th. (unofficial results) and have been contacted by the Recovery Nurse State Board of Nursing (they're still reviewing my case). I was wondering if anyone has experience with such a situation, will I get a license, and then will I be able to get a job considering I do not have any experience and am starting off likely with a restricted license. Thank yall