Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: freedom in surrender

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    3

    freedom in surrender

    I was living in fear and anger for a few weeks after finding out that I was going to have to disclose my criminal record to the BON and risk not getting the RN after working so hard. But I got tired of living with fear and anger and I started praying for acceptance. I reached out for help, by making phone calls. through the program I found other nurses that I could talk to. It's funny that when I admit that I am powerless I get all the help I need.
    I can honestly say that whether I get my RN or not I will live happily knowing that I am honest, open minded and willing to accept life as it comes.

    I can only continue to keep my side of the street clean and honesty is one of the ways I do that.

    As soon as I heard fingerprints and livescan I knew I was going to have to pull out the expunged records, well they ask for me to anyway, but... thats when I got scared and angry

    My happiness cannot depend on the circumstances in my life because there will always be something...
    I know true happiness is surrendering the illusion of control and accepting life good or bad and having faith that my higher power will provide the right path for me.
    Today I can accept whatever path or pattern the goddess lays down for me.
    I am accepting.
    It feels light and free
    I sound like a dork, but hey these moments don't come everyday, although they do come closer together when I do the work
    I love myself today, which makes me available for myself and others.
    ramble, ramble
    thanks for reading and writing, this site has been a great help!!

  2. #2
    Senior Member lpRN13108's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    116

    Re: freedom in surrender

    hey gratefulcat,
    I don't think you are a dork at all, and I admire your courage to face your fear and anger and do the right thing by being honest. As someone who is paralyzed and controlled by fear I can understand how hard that must have been. I hope the BON can see how much you have grown and changed since making your past mistakes and grant you your license. Have you written a letter to the board explaining the ways you have done that..I know in the state of Maine that can be very helpful.
    Good Luck
    lp

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 23
    Last Post: 05-25-2010, 11:23 PM
  2. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 04-06-2008, 04:42 AM
  3. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-22-2008, 04:51 AM
  4. freedom of speech
    By hsieh in forum General Nursing Discussion
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 09-02-2006, 06:37 PM
  5. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 01-28-2006, 01:59 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •