Are you still licensed to work in your original state without any pending charges or allegations? If the answer is yes and you know you didn't violate any law, you can reciprocate. If you know you are guilty, DO NOT try to sneak in to another state because nothing is official against you at this moment. If you have the money for frequent urines (1-3 times a week during the first several months) and want to keep your license, you need the VRP. The VRP is not easy but they WILL work with you only if you're always HONEST with them. Even if you "relapse" once while in the VRP, they may still allow you to continue. Relapse is common and they know that. Do NOT waste money on a lawyer if you know you're guilty. Only hire one if you are SURE you didn't divert anything and you want to keep your license. Bottom and MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE HONEST. DON'T try to sneak around things. IF you're stealing drugs and using them, you NEED HELP regardless about your license. Again, always be honest. That's what they want in recovery. Good luck. Know you're not alone. Estimates show about 1 in 7 nurses had or have the disease of addiction.