mona1023

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1. The promises....they do happen...if we work....

   mona1023 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Recovery

   Congratulations to you for all your success! Thank you for posting such an inspiring story. I, too, have completed my contract and have over 3 1/2 years of sobriety. I am so thankful for the many blessings I have and pray for people still suffering i...

2. advice needed for non nursing job with MSN

   mona1023 replied to Ginambamsn's topic in Recovery

   What about in some type of Pharmaceutical company in research or sales?

3. The road to recovery paved with Elmo and a Christmas Tree....

   mona1023 replied to jmo1231's topic in Recovery

   Thank you for sharing your story. It gives everyone on this forum hope and encouragement. Congratulations!

4. relapse with HPRP

   mona1023 replied to lost and scared's topic in Recovery

   Maybe what happened was that the prospective employer asked about that directly when the caseworker spoke with him/her. You certainly can't expect the caseworker to lie about it. I know it is very, very difficult to disclose that. I diverted also, a...

5. need some insight into ga consent order and surrender of ga license.

   mona1023 replied to Junebug59's topic in Recovery

   I would think that surrenduring your licenses looks like you are not willing to be compliant with monitoring in those states. Can you just not renew those licenses when they are up for renewal? I don't have personal experience with this, but these ar...

6. Ending consent early

   mona1023 replied to goofeegirl's topic in Recovery

   Beware that your BON may be reluctant to let you end the consent agreement early since you are an advanced practice nurse, presumably with prescriptive authority. Best of luck to you.

7. Giving the license up

   mona1023 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Recovery

   I agree with CatMom. Please think carefully before giving up a professional license. It may be very, very difficult to ever work in a professional capacity again or in any helping field if you have surrendered a license. I am not trying to discourage...

8. Nurse in Recovery in Ohio

   mona1023 replied to been2hell&back's topic in Recovery

   Only an attorney experienced with dealing with the BON in your state would be able to answer your questions regarding license reinstatement. Are you in a monitoring program? If so, the staff there should be able to provide some guidance. If not, I w...

9. Frustrated

   mona1023 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Recovery

   In my state, the Board Orders are very detailed, including all psychiatric diagnoses (all substance abuse/dependence diagnoses are psychiatric disorders) and a thorough listing of any problems that nurse has ever had while employed in nursing.I have...

10. License reinstated but no one will hire me

    mona1023 replied to 47lpn's topic in Recovery

    I must admit I never understand why people post on here about our "protection" under the American Disabilities Act. This forum alone is FULL of posts from recovering nurses who are denied employment all the time or are terminated from their jobs beca...

11. IPN case closed, now referred to BON. Please advise!

    mona1023 replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Recovery

    Hire an attorney experienced in dealing with Boards of Nursing if you can. An attorney will work to see your rights are protected. Remember, the BON does not care about your disease, depression or your social situation. Their purpose is to protect t...

12. Any advice on which path to take, IPN or self-report and go from there?

    mona1023 replied to Dobe55's topic in Recovery

    Does The Florida BON run background checks for license renewals? In my state they do, so anyone who hasn't reported a DUI or any other criminal charge gets found out anyway. I hope Southernpoint is correct about IPN involvement and compliance with m...

13. NC nurse looking for encouragement

    mona1023 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Recovery

    Congratulations on your recovery! I admire your courage, persistence and willingness to share your story. You shared that you are working 2 jobs, have children at home and are actively working a recovery program. Not to mention trying to get your l...

14. 1st DUI Deferred by Courts but BON Still Suspended My License

    mona1023 replied to pjhunters's topic in Recovery

    I know in Indiana nurses are asked very specific questions regarding criminal activity on license renewal applications. One of the questions is worded in such a way that it asks about whether you have been charged with any crime (not just convicted-...

15. Will the California BRN really consider my re-application???

    mona1023 replied to lauhles's topic in Recovery

    I would follow your attorney's directions exactly if he/she has experience with administrative law and Nursing Boards. Begin gathering documentation to prove your efforts at recovery. If your license is reinstated, you will most likely have to partic...