Another month down

[wish_me_luck]

Hi,

So, as of today, I have been sober for 7 months. I have been in my monitoring program 3 months (participation wise) and 1 month 2 weeks since I signed my recovery monitoring contract. Hopefully, in a month and a half or less (I don't know what date it goes by), I will be looking for my first nurse job.

I have countdowns. I mark another day off each day. It helps.

[HunnieBadger]

Being vigilant is good, you're doing great and from what I can gather you're doing a great job of putting things back together. This is surely a painful lesson, I don't think many of us will ever forget. But at least we are putting our lives and careers back in working order! Keep up the good work!

[jmo1231]

I sometimes have dreams or nightmares of forgetting to check in at the lab for testing ect . I think it's all part of the program out fears and worst nightmares coming true. It makes me realize how much I value my life and my nursing career and nursing license! I never realized before all this mess how much I had accomplished in life until I lost it! I never want to lose it again! I never thought I would take anything so seriously but I take this monitoring program very serious . I am proud of myself for the work I put it int the past few years. I have 2 years left and will be glad when it's over but also grateful for it! I am so proud of all you folks on here as well who are doing the same. These programs are not easy and not everyone can finish ! It's alot on top of the normal life stressors and I think everyone deserves accolades when finished these monitoring programs.

[wish_me_luck, BSN, RN]

As of today 51 months left. Almost 1 year and 1 month sobriety.

[MichelleRN34, ADN, RN]

Six months left for me :) we can do this

[wish_me_luck, BSN, RN]

Full speed ahead, Michelle! Get er' done! I can't believe I have actually been in 9 months, so far...it has gone by fast.

[GA_RN2006]

I go before the board in July. I can't wait to get this all behind me but I'm still so scared. I too double check myself sometimes daily to make sure I've called in for drug screens. I've been calling in for a year & a half now so it's apart of my morning routine :). I can't lie though I'll be so glad when it's all over.

Good luck everyone :~)

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[wish_me_luck, BSN, RN]

50 months left (I am 1/6 of the way finished!) in HPMP and have 1 year 2 months sobriety.

[jmo1231]

Congrats Wish me luck! Keep up the good work! It goes by so fast . I always tell myself the phrase a wise person once told me. When we undertake a challenge in life however long and hard it may be don't be discourage by time. The time will pass regardless of how you spend it so it would be best to spend the time Productively and in your best interest . For at the end of that time You will be Thankful !

[wish_me_luck, BSN, RN]

So far, it has gone faster than I thought. I keep busy though. Hopefully, things will continue to go well, I will find nursing work soon, and life will be amazing. But we will see. I do not want my life to go down the drain because of mental health issues and previous alcohol abuse.

[jmo1231]

Wish me luck , I think you will be fine as long as you take care of yourself first. Hopefully , a nursing position will open up for you soon and open up a whole new world for you. This too shall pass and you have a bright future ahead!

[freerad1963]

Would love some feed back from CA RN's. I go before the board this Thursday (13 June, 2013). My anxiety has been pretty level so far. However, getting a little nervous as this Thursday draws near. I would love to some feedback from anyone who has had a hearing before the board for reinstatement. I've attended board hearings, and have a good idea how they are conducted. But, I am not able to see the final outcome of these RN's.

Blessings

GDD

[wish_me_luck, BSN, RN]

I have 11 months in, 49 months left. 1 year 3 months sobriety. How about you, Michelle (and anyone else)? :)