escaping hprp

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I was wrongly placed into hprp (michigan) in 2011. Did not have funds to hire attorney to fight for myself so forced to entered into contract or lose licensure. Tried it for 6 months but being treated as a criminal, exploited for money from unethical hprp addictionist, lied to by hprp reps and basically humiliated at every turn by the program was more than I could stand. Cashed in retirement and hired attorney. State of Michigan sued me twice for quitting program and lost both times. Board of nursing rejected judges decision, suspended my license (I presume as punishment for daring to challenge their authority by fighting for my rights and having the audacity to actually win that battle) and threw me back into hprp (May, 2014) where I was sent to an addictionist and therapist for evaluation; both of whom agreed I should not be in program. Hprp answer to this dilemma was to continue down their approved list of therapists/addictionist till locating one willing to treat me for a diagnosis i do not have in order to satisfy hprp and nursing board. At that suggestion, I bailed and although I have never had a single substance abuse occurence and a spotless 16-year work record, my license remains suspended. But I am in this to win as are my attorneys who are representing me without cost. If you have been wrongly placed in hprp, I suggest you join the fight and restore the life stolen from you. Contrary to what the state board believes, we did not agree to surrender our civil rights when we earned our nursing license. Do not allow the bullies to win.

PS...I had no experience or contact with the Board of Nursing. Since HPRP was so pricey I didn't want to want to waste money on an attorney that didn't seem to help anyone.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Med/Surg.

There is only an unavoidable, permanent black mark in 10 states. Lucky me to live where I do. :mad:

Catmom :paw:

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Hey brayrn I feel u, how is ur case going I was too scared to fight even though I have a good attorney just didn't want to risk suspension of my license, I too feel the dr are unethical...

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

Trust issues prevent me from using EAP in any way, shape or form. When/if I need therapy/counseling, I go privately, pay for it myself and it STAYS PRIVATE. I am sorry it's this way, and OP, I am so sorry for your troubles. It's so, so very wrong.

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Specializes in pediatrics; PICU; NICU.

I agree with you completely, SmilingBluEyes. The one & only time I went to EAP, everything I talked about went straight back to my manager & that's how I ended up in HPRP. I will never trust any EAP again.

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A Class action was recently filed against HPRP for very similar things. The case against HPRP is for subjecting health professionals to excessive and unnecessary treatment for substance abuse and suspending licenses for failure to comply.The complaint was filed in federal court against HPRP for callous and reckless termination of professional licenses without due process, among other things. Here's the link....Lawsuit against HPRP

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Can I have more information on this. I am going to be asked to sign a monitoring agreement soon. Should I hire a lawyer. I have not been treated fairly by my evaluator. Thank u

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Specializes in operating room.

Case going well and my attorney is very good, committed to fighting the constitutional abuses employed by hprp. Hang in there...part of my case is to make things less punitive in hprp for everyone

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Specializes in operating room.

Mcm79...Completely understand about being too scared to fight and license suspension. I am fortunate that my child is grown and on his own and I did not have to consider how I would support a family...just myself (lol). But I knew I was on the side of justice and made the decision to take that leap of faith and the Lord has provided for my every need in amazing ways this past year since making that decision. My license was suspended and I did lose a job I loved for the past 17 years but my world did not end as I thought it would. In fact, the Lord is so good, I am happier now then I have ever been. With Him by my side, all things are possible. I wish you only the best...hprp and the state of michigan licensing board are the criminals, not us.

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Specializes in operating room.

catmom1, Thank you for your support. And congratulations on your success (despite the efforts of hprp). You should be very proud!

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Poppycat or anyone else that may be able to help,

I am very concerned that I will no longer be able to work midnights. I work in a rural hospital and there are not enough employees for me to switch to days. Any advice you can give me on being able to keep this shift? What lawyer did you use? And do you think it is necessary to have a lawyer?

Thank you

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Specializes in pediatrics; PICU; NICU.
Poppycat or anyone else that may be able to help,

I am very concerned that I will no longer be able to work midnights. I work in a rural hospital and there are not enough employees for me to switch to days. Any advice you can give me on being able to keep this shift? What lawyer did you use? And do you think it is necessary to have a lawyer?

Thank you

I was never restricted on what shift I could work nor was I forbidden to do private duty but everyone's case is different. I would not sign anything without having a lawyer. My lawyer was able to get me a 1 year contract as opposed to the 5 years HPRP originally wanted me to sign.

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