The "Gold Standard" for Rehabilitation
- Jan 15
- 2 min read
If you are seeking a stayed revocation, probation, or the reinstatement of a revoked license due to substance abuse, the Recommended Guidelines for Disciplinary Orders and Conditions of Probation are clear: "good intentions" are not enough. The Board has a "Gold Standard" for what constitutes Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Criteria. To be successful, your recovery efforts must meet specific benchmarks.
According to the guidelines, a successful rehabilitation program must last at least six months and include the following elements:
A chemical-free treatment philosophy and individual/group counseling.
Random, documented biological fluid screening.
Participation in a nurse or professional support group.
Adherence to a 12-step recovery program philosophy (like AA or NA).
Written documentation of your participation in these recovery groups.
Beyond treatment, the guidelines look at your performance in the workplace. For current licensees, you must document at least six months of nursing employment where your employer was fully aware of your previous abuse problems. The employer must substantiate that there was no evidence of continued use and that you performed your duties safely.
For those seeking to reinstate a license, the Recommended Guidelines require similar documentation from an employer showing six months of sober work history. The Board views this sustained, documented period of sobriety as reliable evidence that you are ready to return to practice.
The License Alliance network of experienced attorneys helps you gather the necessary "Mitigation Evidence" to prove you’ve met these criteria. They will assist you in obtaining the required letters from counselors and laboratory reports that show the Board you are taking your rehabilitation seriously. They don't just help you recover; they help you prove it to the Board.
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