[TracyR]

God bless you all, and keep your head up. Please remember WHO your higher power IS!!!! You might want to add to your arsenal of programs, the "Celebrate Recovery" program which was started by the same guy who started the "Purpose Driven Life" movement... go to http://www.celebraterecovery.com ,

God Bless you all!

Tracy

[Kristen2987]

I am an LVN in CA where diversion isn't an option because there is no diversion program for LVN's in CA. I got a DUI (alcohol) in November 2004, and the BON is just now finalizing the stipulation agreement. This whole ordeal has been a nightmare even with an attorney to handle all the details. If I had a choice of either probation or diversion, I think I would have chosen diversion. I am still required to attend nurse support groups, drug test, etc. for 3 years. I just assumed leave nursing all together as It was a second career choice for anyway. Just when I had made-up my mind to start anew, and started applying to graduate schools, I was told I have to work as a nurse a minimum of 22 hours/week while I'm on probation if I wish to keep my license. All in all, diversion doesn't mark your record, you can move on when you’re done, probation will haunt you forever and it seems just as laborious. Good luck.