Charges against nurses should be resolved within 9 months per MPs.

http://www.good.is/posts/the-science-of-character-shaping-you-and-your-community-s-strengths#access_token=CAAAAHKFdD50BAAgf7rmOXMGZAuPfQt5a4LtDd   The kind of changes that can occur as a result of the challenges faced by nurses who encounter an investigation can be profound.  Through our pain we can wake ourselves up out of a slumber about what life is about and decide to engage with our true nature, our true self, our true worth and GROW.  We have all experienced different life styles and beliefs that carry some of its baggage with us that can result in chronic stress and toxicity.  Take this time and the opportunity that it offers to stretch beyond the margins of who you know yourself to be or assumed about yourself.  Become inspired and ready to embrace a challenge that does not neglect the necessity of attending to the legal issues required for defending your license but at the same time becoming aware of your emotions and learning to become detached.  I have posted certain links to sites that I hope will be helpful such as Meditation which I recommend from my own experience.  Other methods such as tapping can help clear negativity which is like a jailer to our true self.  Be free from the turbulence of emotions such as anger by writing about your feelings and choosing always to not engage in negative behaviors.  What I am saying is not to ruminate on your situation as what you see as a failure but instead focus on your strengths and how you can problem solve and continue to achieve.
Through the Internet nurses can develop world wide empathy for others in similar circumstances.  As you shape your own character by tapping into some of the self discovery links you can also inspire others whom you connect with in your community to grow.  I highly encourage you to connect in your own communities and develop the support and friendship you need to get through the difficult times of defending your license and perhaps not having an income to pay bills and support your family.

http://www.bbc.com/news/health-18685455  Harry Cayton, Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence in the UK issued a final warning to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) 'to put its house in order,' in July 2012 when it was revealed that there were 4,000 cases on the books that had not been resolved over a 5-6 year period.  This is obviously distressing for the nurses involved who may have restrictions.  http://www.bbc.com/news/health-21672969  In March 2013 a cross-party group of MPs sited the NMC for the regulators 'poor record of having decisions overturned on appeal.'  The NMCs backlog of cases dating back more than two years was 570, and the goal was to process cases within 18 months although MPs said it should be half this.  It is important that legislature realize the urgency involved for nurses and the need to be able to work.

http://nursing.advanceweb.com/Article/Raising-Legal-Awareness.aspx  As the title of the article 'Raising Legal Awareness' suggests is something nurses can use to protect their licenses.  Follow changes in legislature regarding nursing practice for your state and read current protocols and best practices for your hospital and specialty.  Ask yourself what new thing(s) I have to learn.  I know how difficult it must be to face your dilemma while at the same time work through emotions and move forward with your life.  I just want you to know that you are not alone.  There is an online community of nurses who are supporting you and will continue to grow by your commitment to being there for another nurse in similar circumstances.  http://www.thetappingsolution.com/2014tappingworldsummit/upgrade.html   These free workshops are there for you to break through the emotional barriers that stand between you and the future that you are now in the process of creating.  I have read online posts from nurses who vent about their feelings and there is a place for that but most of all I want you to be exposed to the teachers who can show you the importance of positive thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how to let go of the past and let it be a learning experience.

When it comes to Money - Money is important.  I encourage nurses to form a small business start-up as a means for earning the money you need to care for yourself and your family.  http://www.psmag.com/navigation/business-economics/crowd-funding-gets-creative-kickstarters-2014-75426/?curator=MediaREDEF  This article gives information about crowd funding as a means of getting the money you need to build your business on line.  If you want to rent space and start a small coffee shop for instance that could be a good business for you.  I usually talk about the online platform because it allows for greater access to a growing population of people who can use your service or buy products.  

I wish you the best as you move forward with your personal and professional development as you learn the skills necessary to become an entrepreneur.  Be creative and be free to make some mistakes.  Your greatest opportunities lie ahead of you and I highly encourage you to write out your goals and objectives that are measurable for your business start-up - but know how to adjust and adapt and become flexible.

Warm Wishes, Rita