Is there hope for me?

[DDH]

I had been a licensed RN in Texas for 8 years up until last January when I voluntarily surrendered my license after an informal hearing with the Board. I had been reported to the board by my employer for improper disposition of a patient's
Lortab. At the time I had become dependent on prescribed Lortab while being treated for migrane headaches. I have been free of any abusive substances for over 18 months now. The board stipulates that I may apply for reinstatement after 1 year with proof that I have been abstenent from any abusive substance for 12 consecutive months. I have taken steps to prove just that. Is there hope for me to be able to practice as an RN again?

[TracyR]

Absolutely... there is hope.

If you feel as if you may still be having problems with substance abuse, I would encourage you to visit the Nurses in Recovery section here in the forum.

"No pain is greater than the knowledge that no one cares or understands."

[Amber Hooper]

There are many facilities that I represent in the Dallas, Texas area that have "back-to-the bedside programs". You might want to consider getting in with a facility that can assist you in getting this done. I commend you for your abstenance. Feel free to contact me at: amberhooper@dreamjob.com.

If you want to be back in an RN role enough you will be. It's all up to you... Keep up the good work


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