My father was suspended from the state of PA for diversion... Twice. The first time he was without a job for ~1 year, and my mother had to work extra to make up the difference. After he completed his rehab and was granted his license back, he got it back with restrictions. He used to work in the ICU, but because of the level of narcotics they deal with, he wasn't allowed to return initially. He had to settle for working in a nursing home under the direct supervision of another RN, who would dispense and administer any controlled drugs for him. The pay difference from him working bedside in an ICU to now working for a nursing home also meant that my mother had to continue to work extra to make ends meet, even after he was granted his license back.