brylee621

Hi everyone! I have spent hours researching on my own and I still have no clue what to do or what direction to go? Any advice or experience will be greatly appreciated! To make a long story as short as possible.....about three years ago my narcotic addiction finally caught up with me and I got caught at work for narcotic use and diversion. At the time I was still in major major denial, I wouldn't admit it to myself and certainly not to anyone else! I lied, denied and ran away from everyone and everything...including the BON. I received paperwork to enter my states recovery program, but I didn't fill it out of course because i didnt have a problem. I eventually received a letter stating that I needed to go before the board for a hearing to decide my fate, this was the next step after refusing to fill out the paperwork for the recovery program. As with everything else, I ignored this letter and I never showed up for my hearing...which in turn I automatically "surrendered" my license. Now its three years later, and I'm in a much better place. I finally took control over my illness and got the help I needed. Im drug free and have been for over two years. I really miss nursing and im scared that due to my past decisions I may never be able to practice again....has anyone been in a similar situation? I dont know what steps to take or even where to start? Thanks to all for listening