Reinstatement of License after voluntary surrender

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Specializes in med surg/geriatrics.

Hi, I'm new to this site and am looking for guidance from fellow nurses.

I surrendered my license after a complaint of physical and emotional abuse. I received documentation stating what I needed to do.

It's been 10 years and I'm getting my courage up...but am still afraid of what the outcome will be. There were no criminal charges brought against me. I was suffering from depression and burnout when all of this happened and I regret it everyday.

I've got my CEU's in order and I sent an email to the BON asking to send me the appropriate forms and the necessary documentation. I've been praying over this. I admit my fault and I believe that I can be a good nurse again.

Has anyone gotten their license back?

Please let me know...

Thank you!

:redbeathe:redbeatheBetsy:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe

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Specializes in med surg/geriatrics.

Oh well, I got my courage up and sent in my info to the BON today...:saint: please say a prayer that this will turn out well...thank you!!!

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Best wishes.

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Specializes in med surg/geriatrics.

Thank you!!! I will try to wait patiently and not chew off my nails:uhoh3:

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Specializes in med surg/geriatrics.

Hi! Just an update:

The BON received my documentation, the next board meeting will be Sept. 8, 2010. I'm

praying for a positive outcome ...All prayers appreciated!!!

I'm also praying that if the say no, it won't crush me and I will find another path.

Thank you for listening and caring,

:flwrhrts: :vlin: Betsy

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saying a prayer for you...

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Best wishes and prayers sent your way.

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Specializes in med surg/geriatrics.

Thank you...you are in my prayers as well:)

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Specializes in med surg/geriatrics.

Thank you and God Bless you...you are in my prayers as well...:)

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Good luck. I hope that you are better now to handle the pressure that occurs though. I have heard from many nurses that the pressure of nursing care has gotten worse throughout the last couple of years.

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Specializes in med surg/geriatrics.

thank you for your support....things that will be different this time:

1. take better care of myself...very few double shifts...very little overtime....eat well!!....instead of just coming home and flopping on the couch, go out be apart of a group......hobbies...

2. take a stress management course

3. Set up with a counselor....I'm sure the transition back will be rough...

4. maintain a good support system by keeping contacts with friends, family, etc. Nurturing relationships

5. Coming to Allnurses.com to chat it out...

I believe that I'll succeed...

have a good evening!

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Specializes in med surg/geriatrics.

thank you for your support....things that will be different this time:

1. take better care of myself...very few double shifts...very little overtime....eat well!!....instead of just coming home and flopping on the couch, go out be apart of a group......hobbies...

2. take a stress management course

3. Set up with a counselor....I'm sure the transition back will be rough...

4. maintain a good support system by keeping contacts with friends, family, etc. Nurturing relationships

5. Coming to Allnurses.com to chat it out...

I believe that I'll succeed...

have a good evening!

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