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Lorajane, Why do you have to stop working as an RN? Sorry I think I missed something?

NurseDiva04, I'm intrested in IT, we are going opposite directions. Why are you switching to nursing? I have RN lic. but only with an associate degree, I'm thinking of getting by bachelors in IT, do you think it's a good idea to do this online or you would recommend attending class the old fashioned way, do you know of any schools out there? Thanks for your time!

What's the name of it? I'm intrested, how much is it?

I hired a lawyer, his going to try to negotiate with the BON and diversion program. I told him I don't want my case to go to a hearing, knowing that would most likely lead to my LIC. being revoked. I don't mind enrolling into the program. I hope they will recognize I have nothing to hide and that I'm Clean. His going to see if he can reduce the time of the class. So far from what I understand you have to STOP working immediatley once you enter the program and perhaps go on disability for approx. 3-6 mos. I'm very worried on how much that would provide to pay my bills. So I'm trying to work straight...20 days in a row before my decision date Oct 15, when I have to give the BON a decision on what I've decided. I hope I can survive on the $$$ I'm trying to make. I've come to realize that you don't know how important something is untill it's taken from you! I've been thinking of going back to school and getting by bachelors in something different than nuring, but not this way!

[DoQUOTE=cyberkat]If the DON is not going to be supportive, I'd get a good nursing lawyer. Fast. Do you know of any good nursing lawyers?

never reported it to CA Board in fear of loosing job quickly! Just got letter from board they know, I have 2 choices. Enslist in Diversion program, loose job, and attend a alcohol class every day for approx. 2-4 years and keep lic.? OR let board investigate and take a risk of being taken to court/trial and still rick loosing lic. and lots of $$$$on attorney fees if I get one. I'm NOT a alcoholic. I Hate drinking! It does happen! It happend 2 yrs ago after a bachlorett party and deeply regret the Stupid night! Any comments greatly appreciated!