Hello, Yoda. It seems odd to me that your license has been reinstated yet the the board of nursing now wants you to submit an explanation about your disability. Why did the board not ask for an explanation before reinstatement if the members had concerns?

A letter from your psychiatrist likely would be useful but there are some matters you may want to consider. Is the psychiatrist of the opinion you remain disabled despite the progress you have made and assuming you continue receiving treatment?

You may want to look at the Ticket to Work programs: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10095.html

You may also want to familiarize yourself with The Americans with Disabilities Act to see if you qualify for reasonable workplace accommodations should you require one or more: http://askjan.org/links/adasummary.htm

If you intend to work full time you may find yourself ineligible for disability payments. Of course, you are to be commended for being able to work again.

In my view, the letter should simply state the illnesses you have been diagnosed with, how the illnesses were treated - medications, inpatient treatment and therapy - and that you are now stable. The board members may want some assurances patients will not be at risk under your care. They may also want to know if an employer will have to make any accommodations for you. I expect the members' concerns would be less if you taught.

Unfortunately, I am speculating. One thought is for you to call the board and ask them what information they are looking for and any particular issues they want addressed.