I'm hoping to get my suspension stayed sept. 4th matter of fact i started doing what the board needed me to do to get my license back or get to work as an RN. I have to drug urine test not less than 56 times the first yaer-observed urine testing. Ive started AA/NA which i am not thrilled about but I'll do whatever I have to to work as an RN again. Found an employer willing to go the extra miles to hire me-in an outpatient clinc I was thrilled and excited. I had tried to email the Board multiple times with no response. I do have orders that state no working in home care, hospice or agency nursing. Never in a million years did I think an outpatient clinic would be a problem. Well I was wrong-the Board denied the job-I was sick I'm still sick. Where can I work? I have to work as an RN to be in compliance with my orderrs but how and where.I am so confused and I am so angry. If they had someone on the Board who knew anything about addicts they would know if an addict is going to use they will use the site makes little differrence.
Yep, I understand fully- I have been on probation since 2003- over tested at 65.00 dollars a test-minimum tests a year is 18- but last year it was 31- harrassed by my job and accussed of abusing alcohol while working, raising three kid's loosing a spouse and signing the stipulation orders as well.
I also was a new grad- I agree, if you where already chemically challanged- and can make it through the mis-managemant of some of our cases and files. Hooorra- Because,I was told the BRN was not punitive and worked with everyone on an individual bases. Not true at all.
Hang in there, I also know what its like to try and get a job- with a probationary license-- and deal with great stress. Alot of people look at you as a liability, not an assett. Hang in and don't give up!!! God Bless