KyBeagle ASN

KyBeagle has 27 years experience as a ASN and specializes in ED RN and Case Manager.

Latest Activity

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   Affinity drug testing

   KyBeagle replied to Kpp1234's topic in Recovery

   You’re correct, it does. They did tell me in my first meeting, when I signed the agreement, to notify them when going out of town. Based on my experience with KARE, if I had been out of town & provided a sample, nothing would have come of it. We ...
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   Affinity drug testing

   KyBeagle replied to Kpp1234's topic in Recovery

   @solarex This is a great point. I always did this, as well, and I’m glad you thought to mention it. In fact, when my primary collection site built a new facility & moved, I was aware because I was in there regularly. However, I didn’t notice that...
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   Affinity drug testing

   KyBeagle replied to Kpp1234's topic in Recovery

   In KARE (KY), the agreement stipulates that you must notify your Case Manager 2 weeks prior to travel. It isn’t worded as “permission” & my Case Manager never treated it as such. Per the KARE handbook: “Your Case Manager must be informed of ...
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   Drop your monthly testing average here please.

   KyBeagle replied to RueTrue's topic in Recovery

   My program (KARE) used Affinity for testing. Payment for the UDS was through them. People do things differently. Some pay their account at the time of testing. I was worried something big could financially hurt me (BESIDES TESTING) & I would not...
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   Drop your monthly testing average here please.

   KyBeagle replied to RueTrue's topic in Recovery

   I “graduated” a couple years ago from KY’s KARE program. I had saved a copy of my Affinity result log & pulled it up to answer your question. (By “result log”, I just mean the dates of the tests & the vague “positive” or “negative” result). ...
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   Infection Prevention Misinformation

   KyBeagle replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in COVID

   While at home sick today, I came across your post again from a year ago. And literally almost DIED. ☠️The laughter caused a coughing fit so intense that I couldn’t get under control until I took a Duoneb treatment. (Okay, maybe I didn’t almost actual...
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   Kentucky Board KARE

   KyBeagle replied to tarab333's topic in Recovery

   I’m not a CRNA but I’m an RN. I was in the program 2014-2019 & VERY compliant. I think was striving to become their poster child. I asked a couple of times if the 5 year “sentence” could be reduced- that answer is a hard “NO”! As I progressed thr...
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   Mandated to work Saturday?

   KyBeagle replied to Bella1988's topic in General Nursing

   I’m simply curious to know how this story ends! I feel like I’ve been watching a movie on TV & the cable went out right before the end! Did HR get back with you? Did you work Saturday?
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   What job can I do on probation?

   KyBeagle replied to peacedove's topic in Recovery

   That’s fantastic! I wish more programs provided leads for potential employment opportunities.
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    What job can I do on probation?

    KyBeagle replied to peacedove's topic in Recovery

    When I entered my state’s 5 year diversion program several years ago, I applied & was hired into a Case Management/your position. Initially, after thanking my lucky stars for getting a job, I had planned for it to be short-term until my narcotic ...
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    I am done!

    KyBeagle replied to lsession2's topic in Recovery

    Congratulations! Now you can breath again!
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    Test Codes for Affinity!

    KyBeagle replied to gandorx's topic in Recovery

    791750 is a urine drug test specific for Kratom (Mitragynine). The code is actually listed on Labcorp’s website which is unusual. For most panels, Affinity had created CPT codes that are different than what is listed on Labcorp or Quest’s websites (t...
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    Tested Positive For THC Pre-Employment Drug Test

    KyBeagle replied to Stainahb's topic in Recovery

    @Stainahb @RNforthecause I'm thankful to see 2 nurses who didn't NEED a disciplinary or ATD program escape this punishment. Too many times I've come across stories like both yours on this forum, and seen nurses trapped into 3-5 year contracts ...
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    Affinity drug testing

    KyBeagle replied to Kpp1234's topic in Recovery

    In 2019, I completed the 5 year KARE program (KY). They utilize LabCorp (Affinity). I never had a Hair test & only one blood test in 5 years. Otherwise, it was urines 1-2 times/month (3X/month once). Urine tests were usually $41.50. Three - four ...
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    Assistance Program Tips

    KyBeagle replied to StarlaBanks's topic in Recovery

    I think these are excellent tips. Although, I have never actually seen these all written down together, I pretty much followed all of these in my 5 years in KARE & successfully completed my program. I agree with 8 all tips (well, mostly). ...