early termination of probation in california

allnurses Guide · May 12, 2017

I suppose you could ask - but I wouldn't hold your breath. California is pretty strict. In fact I only have met won nurse whose contract was terminated when He had to undergo several surgeries over the course of a year and preventing pain management would have been down right cruel. He actually left the field of nursing.

Hppy

ericninetwo · May 12, 2017

Being that at the 2 year mark it is our right to petition for early termination, I don't see why the board would refuse anyone early termination if they have a strong case by the 2 year mark. (no missed check-ins, attended all required nurse support groups, AA meetings, etc)

Also I know that it takes a while to actually get a hearing date so you're only looking at a few months off early but I'll take that any day.

Was hoping to just ask a few questions who has done this cause I know it's not unheard of. Especially for nurses that are on probation for offenses NOT related to nursing.

catsmeow1972, BSN, RN · May 12, 2017

I am in Florida, but I think possibly this is one of the more strict, punitive programs, like California. Not like any of them are a walk in the park. I, too am a little past the 2.5 year mark in a 5 year sentence. I have toyed with going in front of the board to petition for this on the basis of substantial compliance. Never a missed check-in, test, dilute, meeting, whatever else little bit of junk bit of torture they want. My concern is that I have previously grated on these people by calling them out on some lies. If I were to go in front of the board and petition and for whatever reason were denied, my remaining time would be pure H***.

Unloading this horrid experience would be wonderful, but I don't see it happening.

dirtyhippiegirl, BSN, RN · May 12, 2017

Did you use the search function? I swear we had someone post within the last six months who got early termination.

Although considering your problems in the program, I wouldn't place bets on getting it..

Recovering_RN · May 14, 2017

I think the post you're thinking of, dirtyhippiegirl, was the one titled "almost finished with ipn ". Here's a quote from one of the replies in that thread, it's several posts down from the top:

" Several people in my nurse support group have gotten out of their IPN contract a few months early. In fact....pretty much all of them have, now that I think about it. Even those who had relapsed early on in their contract. Anyone else notice that? And I've also heard that it's really anticlimactic. You write your personal statement and get supporting statements from your NSG facilitator, employer, therapist if you have one, and then one day you log in to check in and you just can't. That's it, you're done. Just like that. That's gotta be surreal...."

dagobah, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · May 14, 2017

Here's my thought on your post: ask away. And, I mean that. You can ask anything you want. I learned they don't punish you for asking, in fact, they encourage it. So, on to what I think you want to hear. I asked to get out at 2 yrs, 3 yrs, and 3.5 yrs. I ended up at 4 years 3 months and I did everything they asked. I have no resentment now looking back it was a blessing. My life got course-corrected. Good luck to you Eric92!!!

PS I'm looking at what I wrote before sending. I'm writing this with compassion, the board is rooting for you, maybe they're not showing it the way you want it, but they are. They want you to succeed. Just follow their rules, and at the end of every board meeting they always ask me, "Is there anything you ask of us before we end?". I did NOT the first two meetings. I later did. We met 3-5 times a year.

ericninetwo · May 15, 2017

Thank you all for the replies. As much as I want to respond to you each individually it would just be too much at this point but just wanted to say I took the time to read what each of you wrote.

Dagobah - I sent you a PM with a few questions. Whenever you have the time and wish to reply I'd appreciate that.

JKorsunRN5 · Feb 10, 2021

Hi, I am Julia. I live in California and our well probation is brutal. What do they want to see in support letters? I am an NP serving a 3 year term. Have 2 years March 5th. No ***-ups. Colleagues want to help with letters of support. What should they mention>?!