BlueDaisy

Thanks MissCerah. I just wanted to give everyone an update...I passed my boards on Monday and was issued a license number today. I couldn't believe it because they never asked for more information or anything (I had it all ready). I called to verify and said that I had replied "yes" to a couple of questions on the application so I was wondering if the board needed to follow up on that at all and the lady at the BON said, "No, if you were issued a license number you are good to go". Could this be for real? I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. Does anyone think I'm actually clear with no monitoring or do you think they would issue me a number and then contact me about investigating for possible monitoring?

Yay and Crap at the same time....I have an interview scheduled for Friday. I know I don't have to disclose on the first interview but, what do I do? Is it even wise to accept a position (should it be offered) without even starting the monitoring program yet? What should I tell my potential employers if it gets to a second interview?

Thanks you so much for your optimism. It is genuinely appreciated. I did answer yes to both questions, dishonesty wasn't really an option in my mind. I will definitely take your advice and keep you posted!

Thanks Omaapecm, it's nice to hear a success story!

Thank you dirtiehippiegirl, that's helpful. I can get a paper trail for most of the things you've listed because I have done or am doing all of it but, I would have to start the paper trail for AA now since it's not typical to do this. Do you mean have someone sign off that I've been there or just a list of dates I've gone? When you say "work really hard not to get a stipulated license" what do you mean by that? What would I have to do to NOT get a stipulated license? Sorry for so many questions, this is new for me.

Thanks for the feedback but, I did get a DUI just under 5 years ago so I did have to disclose and honestly, I planned on disclosing regardless because I just don't want to be looking over my shoulder the rest of my career. I have applied to take the NCLEX and I was honest about my past so now I've been sitting here waiting for their response. I've read a lot of pretty hopeless things on here which makes me wonder if I'll ever be able to pursue a career in nursing and if I am able to make it through the monitoring process without it breaking me emotionally (and financially) I wonder if I'll ever be able to do any kind of nursing beyond dialysis, corrections or long term care. I need a ray of hope here...

Hi all, I'm looking for some helpful information from anyone who's been through the process. I am just finishing nursing school and have applied to take my NCLEX about a week ago. I am a recovering alcoholic with a little over 2 years sobriety. I am aware that I will probably have to go through an investigation and will most likely have to be monitored for a period of time once I pass my boards. I'm wondering if anyone has been in this situation and if they know roughly how long an investigation of this kind will take (should I wait to start applying for jobs?) and once issued a conditional license how hard is it to find a job and does anyone have any tips for this? Thanks in advance for POSITIVE feedback.