Any other CDDP patricipants out here?

U.S.A. North Carolina

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Specializes in ICU, Dialysis.

I am entering the CDDP (chemical dependency discipline program) and need to know what to expect. Can anyone help? Please do not lecture me on addiction, as i have been in recovery for almost 6 years and doing very well. Any advice on dealing with the Board as i go to repetition or my license back? Thanks in advance!

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Specializes in surgery/trauma icu, burn icu /neuro icu.

How ironic, apparently the NCBON is busy in their new and ostentatious housing. I entered the program here recently, I have been in recovery for about 3 1/2 years. I have petitioned previously in the alternative program but was subsequently removed. I have come to know the BON to be sticklers of details and being forthright and proactive may stave further consequence. I know being in this predicament is sucky, thats about it. I too am soo beyond the initial reason I entered the program, I don't use now and haven't for years but I still fell victim again to consequences of poor behaviors. Of course the monthly random testing is not easy considering I am not gainfully employed.

I regularly admit to those who listen that this plot is not an easy burden. Options include quitting and becoming a vagabond or buckle down and fall in line with the BON requirements. Or aka submitting( again with surrendering) to their standards. I would call whosoever you were assigned as a liaison at the BON and ask all the questions you have. I do suggest remaining respectful and carefully wording what you say-having a concise list of your question as concerns, oh yeah, leave your emotions in your pocket, the BON does not have a soul! LOL

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

I have been in the CDDP with the ncbon over a year now and, ayneda is right the board here in nc, they are sticklers and do seem cold at times. Fortunately the person I have now as my liaison is..... pleasant which is a big change from the person I initially had in the alternative program. It is a very long hard road but it will be worth it in the end. You really do have to "fall in line" with the requirements they have spelled out for you because they have "zero" tolerance of anything (short of you dying)..an you may get penalized for that! Lol...Just make sure you stay on top of all the mtgs, reports, call-ins and anything else they tell you and you should be fine! Good Luck!

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Specializes in ICU, Dialysis.

Thanks to you both! I submitted my One Year Sobriety notebook on Oct 1 and am supposed to be hearing from them by 10/25. I am just so discouraged but know they rule my life right now!

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Specializes in Med Surg,.

I know no one wants to hear this but if we some how had a union a voice, I bet the board would calm down. Do you remember when the IRS were terroist? Even inmates fight for their rights. We just lie down and take it. Sorry, I was just saying.

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Specializes in ER, ICU.

@sissykim, I understand you are frustrated with some of the things the bon may require of you but do you realize in some other careers you don't get a second chance if you "mess up" so as for myself, I don't see following the guidelines set by the bon as "lying down and taking it". We actually would not even have to be bothered with them if it wasn't for our "mistakes, disease or whatever you choose to call it" do I like ALL the rules and restrictions these programs impose on us NO, but I know that it is what I have to do to get back to doing the job that I did indeed love DOING!

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Specializes in Med Surg,.

Look I am all for corrective measure, really I am. The measures the board imposes are not corrective they are punitive and double jeopardy, It is again my rights as an American.

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