Approval from CABRN for physical/mental health examination for probatioln

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Hi, quick question if anyone has experience... I just began probation and have to get a mental health/ physical examination and it is time sensitive.... good news I attended my first nursing support group and got a referral from which all the nurses have gone to... however, it states in my pre-orientation packet that I must get board approval first of the physician... any chance anyone knows who this is suppose to be sent to.... is it my probation monitor, the enforcement department, or??? States I must send physicians resume/curriculum vitae (had to look that one up)... so confused as I'm not suppose to contact my monitor before orientation but I have to get this done by a certain date...... any input is appreciated.

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Specializes in Nursing Education, Public Health, Medical Policy.

My probation monitor gave me 3 names of board approved MDs. Contact your probation monitor and good luck. My exam cost me $1500.

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What state are u located? My nursing support group, majority went to this MD and he was $500.... so hopefully my monitor will approve of him.

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Well that was terrifying after reading your comment, I seriously lost sleep over it..... for those out there wondering about cost I was able to find 1 for $400 and I am in CA.... Gifts of sobriety and God.....thank God literally!!

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13 hours ago, Kristina2222 said:

Well that was terrifying after reading your comment, I seriously lost sleep over it..... for those out there wondering about cost I was able to find 1 for $400 and I am in CA.... Gifts of sobriety and God.....thank God literally!!

That is great. I am in TX and I have emailed about a dozen within 4 hours of me. The cheapest one is $750 and I had most tell me $1200-1500. I even had one say, well, I bill by the hour, normally about 1200 is my least and I have never had one go over $3000! WHAT? That seems ridiculous to me. Of course, insurance will not cover a penny (been sober 14 years)--they don't see the point.

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Wow, 14 years...... that's wonderful. I love being sober, makes me feel like I confront life head on. I'm sorry to hear that about the cost in Texas, $3000 is sinful. Are you on probation? I just began mine and the nursing support group is like an angel sent from God above. Good luck with all you are going through. I just think to myself, I'm going to come out stronger.

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Specializes in Telephonic and Addictions Nursing.

I’m grateful you see it your sobriety that way!

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Wow! Thanks so much for that! That touched me, like someone gets it!

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1 hour ago, Kristina2222 said:

Wow! Thanks so much for that! That touched me, like someone gets it!

I was about to complete my post IOP and had almost two years clean. My license was suspended for year 9 months into my recovery. I was on fence about getting my license back (or just get back and not work as a nurse - so it’s on record I got it back just in case).

But you know why I decided to jump back in? Another nurse spoke at my NA home group. Her license was revoked and she was about to get reinstated! I couldn’t believe it. She was the last push for me to know I can do this. She ultimately got her license back and loves her job. I did the same thing. I could never repay her for what she did. Only to share the story to inspire others.

What I’m trying to say is: keep sharing your story in positive light. How you are enduring. And you are growing. You’ll never know how your story could affect someone. Congrats on the positive attitude!

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Thank you, that gave me chills..... I really want it for others, I only hope I can help someone else. I know how much it means to have someone be positive and see that this isn't all bad. If we have our sobriety, we have everything. I can tell, you are a remarkable person.... we are blessed to have you on this thread! The fruits of sobriety amaze me constantly and I want everybody to see its possible for them too!!! With sobriety you can get everything back and do anything in life, anything....I just began my probation too... so lets see what the journey has in store for me and what I can gain as a person from it. Here we go!!

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Specializes in Telephonic and Addictions Nursing.

That’s great! One suggestion: When I had my license suspended I was clean for 9 months. I was so mad because I couldn’t get what I wanted but I was still clean. In my fellowship you are promised one thing. Freedom from active addiction. Always stay focused on that and then MAYBE God can point you to where you need to be!

Also remember that some are sicker than others. They might not see this as blessing. But I’m glad you are doing this!

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