ErmiraMalo

Dear lc, I can offer you some words of advice by saying "DO NOT STOP GOING TO SCHOOL FOR THAT REASON" I have seen worst cases than what you have described filing and getting their licenses. What I would suggest is getting letters from family friends and most importantly coworkers and instructors to show how much you have changed. Then I would personally write a letter explaining your journey and the difficulties you faced in your past. Make sure to stress the importance of becoming a nurse that this is your opportunity for your daughter to have a better life and security that unfortunately you did not have during those dark years. ALSO Mention that with all these obstacles, you did end up turning your life around and that this is your second chance THAT YOU HAVE EARNED.... Do not confuse an explanation with begging for your license .... You do not have to feel unworthy of this spot because you are worthy of it especially with all that you have faced. Sitting at these boards I can tell you one thing you have a strong chance and whatever you do DONT GIVE UP. Don't tell anyone tell you that you can't .... You can and you will! Have faith in yourself and finish by excelling like you started. Prove to yourself and everyone that your past will not define who you have become and most importantly that you have learned important life lessons along the way. I wish you luck but you don't need it! Have confidence in your dream. Ermira Malo

I am in the same boat as you. Have my justice and law/ paralegal degree but now I am a nurse and don't know where my true passion lies. Good Luck to you.

Wldcherry!!! That is absurd! You are in a union facility?

Legally speaking that sounds very concerning to me! Unless you signed stating you agreed to such terms than yes they might have the power to make you stay. HOWEVER, and this is a big one I have rarely heard of nurses being forced to stay for a 16 hour shift. There might be something in this policy that you are maybe misunderstanding? I would approach the situation smartly by going to your nursing director or supervisor and asking to see this in writing . My guess is that you might be persuaded to stay but unless it is your shift you are not legally obligated to stay because they are short . Sincerely, :-) Ermira malo

I agree with the above posts. Most importantly chart refusal and your attempt at suctioning, and the difficulties that prevented you from doing so .