In the old days, recovering nurses could count on dialysis or "nurse help line" work. Not anymore. The market is SATURATED everywhere with barely-prepared nurses flooding out of for-profit schools. To make matters worse, older, more qualified nurses can't retire because the economy stinks. Move on while you're still young and have your dignity intact.
If you can afford it, get an attorney. Even if you are completely innocent. In their eyes, you are guilty. Otherwise, you might never work again. If you can't afford it, prepare for the worst. They skewered me. Sometimes I think it's a good thing. I don't think I can work under that kind of pressure. I'm the sadder but wiser girl! Good luck to you! I4P