Reinstatement of License after voluntary surrender

Hi, I'm new to this site and am looking for guidance from fellow nurses.

I surrendered my license after a complaint of physical and emotional abuse. I received documentation stating what I needed to do.

It's been 10 years and I'm getting my courage up...but am still afraid of what the outcome will be. There were no criminal charges brought against me. I was suffering from depression and burnout when all of this happened and I regret it everyday.

I've got my CEU's in order and I sent an email to the BON asking to send me the appropriate forms and the necessary documentation. I've been praying over this. I admit my fault and I believe that I can be a good nurse again.

Has anyone gotten their license back?

Please let me know...

Thank you!

Betsy
Oh well, I got my courage up and sent in my info to the BON today... please say a prayer that this will turn out well...thank you!!!
Best wishes.
Thank you!!! I will try to wait patiently and not chew off my nails
Hi! Just an update: The BON received my documentation, the next board meeting will be Sept. 8, 2010. I'm praying for a positive outcome ...All prayers appreciated!!!I'm also praying that if the say no, it won't crush me and I will find another path.Thank you for listening and caring, Betsy
saying a prayer for you...
Best wishes and prayers sent your way.
Thank you...you are in my prayers as well
Thank you and God Bless you...you are in my prayers as well...
Good luck. I hope that you are better now to handle the pressure that occurs though. I have heard from many nurses that the pressure of nursing care has gotten worse throughout the last couple of years.
thank you for your support....things that will be different this time:1. take better care of myself...very few double shifts...very little overtime....eat well!!....instead of just coming home and flopping on the couch, go out be apart of a group......hobbies...2. take a stress management course3. Set up with a counselor....I'm sure the transition back will be rough...4. maintain a good support system by keeping contacts with friends, family, etc. Nurturing relationships5. Coming to Allnurses.com to chat it out...I believe that I'll succeed...have a good evening!
thank you for your support....things that will be different this time:1. take better care of myself...very few double shifts...very little overtime....eat well!!....instead of just coming home and flopping on the couch, go out be apart of a group......hobbies...2. take a stress management course3. Set up with a counselor....I'm sure the transition back will be rough...4. maintain a good support system by keeping contacts with friends, family, etc. Nurturing relationships5. Coming to Allnurses.com to chat it out...I believe that I'll succeed...have a good evening!
Update: I've just signed up to (re)certify my CPR...also, I've started on a Stress Managementprogram...thanks for listeining