TX BON Letter

[BSN_Studnt]

I was in an intensive care unit and after being extubated I apparently got violent and knocked over ventilator and security was called and the security officer just happened to be a certified piece officer needless to say three months later I get a felony warrant for state jail felony criminal mischief property damage at $5000 . I got a letter from the board of nursing after I sent them my declaratory order from my attorney that was back in February . I received another letter saying I needed to pay $150 for the investigation in the enforcement dept. My question is what stipulations what I even face with this not being a drug related or violent crime and how long does this investigation usually take and what does it entail any help ❤️

[BSN_Studnt]

On 7/5/2019 at 12:23 PM, Randomnurse3 said:

If you don’t mind me asking, why were you in ICU and intubated? What led up to you being on life support?

I found my roommate & best friend dead from intentional OD from meds she obtained from my room... I was in a dark place then. MUCH Better now through the help of counseling

[BSN_Studnt]

Just now, BSN_Studnt said:

I found my roommate & best friend dead from intentional OD from meds she obtained from my room... I was in a dark place then. MUCH Better now through the help of counseling

Whoops forgot to add I then OD'd following that event and that's why I was in ICU. It was a stupid mistake but I wasn't thinking right then.

[BSN_Studnt]

7 minutes ago, CommunityRNBSN said:

I imagine there’s a whole lot more to this story. Best of luck, sounds like a tough situation.

Thank you.. I wish there was more. My attorney told me it was due to the security officer also being a sworn peace officer he had a duty to report. Due to that officers dedication to board rules or however you want to view it, led to him submitting the police report

[BSN_Studnt]

If any one would like , or also comment if you this would help others, I can submit the report and/or Declatory Order made by my attorney as maybe a guide for any other nurses out there interested in this or needing help themselves?? Or would this be a bad idea ?? (I would obvi black out all identifying info )

[brandy1017, ASN, RN]

I think your problems with the board are going to go beyond this charge to the fact that you overdosed on drugs. That is another and may be more difficult hurdle to be allowed to take the nclex. If they even allow you it will probably be with stipulations. I wish you were fully aware of the risks to even being able to practice as a nurse given your drug overdose. I don't know if you were aware that it could impact your ability to take boards and work as a nurse. In these type of situations, a nursing student is going to college with no guarantee they'll ever be able to work as a nurse. You are left in limbo until the very end. Get a good attorney!

[brandy1017, ASN, RN]

4 hours ago, BSN_Studnt said:

If any one would like , or also comment if you this would help others, I can submit the report and/or Declatory Order made by my attorney as maybe a guide for any other nurses out there interested in this or needing help themselves?? Or would this be a bad idea ?? (I would obvi black out all identifying info )

That is a bad idea. Do not post any more identifying info about yourself. It's good you have an attorney. Take care of yourself and continue counseling as needed to get thru the loss you've suffered. Best wishes that things will work out well for you.

[Megan1977, MSN, EdD, RN]

6 minutes ago, brandy1017 said:

I think your problems with the board are going to go beyond this charge to the fact that you overdosed on drugs. That is another and may be more difficult hurdle to be allowed to take the nclex. If they even allow you it will probably be with stipulations. I wish you were fully aware of the risks to even being able to practice as a nurse given your drug overdose. I don't know if you were aware that it could impact your ability to take boards and work as a nurse. In these type of situations, a nursing student is going to college with no guarantee they'll ever be able to work as a nurse. You are left in limbo until the very end. Get a good attorney!

This exactly- the BON now sees you as someone unstable with possible psych issues. Get a BRN attorney ASAP. Do not try and deal with the BON on your own.

[Megan1977, MSN, EdD, RN]

4 hours ago, BSN_Studnt said:

If any one would like , or also comment if you this would help others, I can submit the report and/or Declatory Order made by my attorney as maybe a guide for any other nurses out there interested in this or needing help themselves?? Or would this be a bad idea ?? (I would obvi black out all identifying info )

NO!! Stay under the radar- let your attorney take care of your paperwork.