I am DONE! Finally

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Well I am so pleased and over the moon to share I am finally done with my states monitoring program (KNAP in Kansas). It was a very long, emotional, nerve wracking roller coaster of 3 years. I made it through with no hitches at all. I was so discouraged when I first entered the program and thought oh no my life is over but after some time being in the program and getting my routine figured out and trying my best to stay positive which I admit was hard. I even thought at one point maybe nursing isn't for me, maybe I'd be better off not living anymore and things like that but I soon realized this can be done and about midway I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Feels weird not having to check in daily and go pee in a cup in front of people but I can say I am glad I am done and I just want to share with people who is in a monitoring program and feeling hopeless and defeated to just keep on keeping on the best you possibly can and it will be done one day. Easier said than done but I can say from experience I know how you are feeling and I am proof that it can be done even if you are pessimistic like me and think the worst IT CAN BE DONE AND YOU WILL OVERCOME THIS HORRIBLE MONITORING PROGRAM! Fly under the radar, don't miss any deadlines, check in daily, don't be a problem maker. I can count on one hand how many times I called case manager for issues. I set alarms for checking in and for paperwork deadlines and I checked and double checked some days that I did check in. So anyway sorry for my long post, Hope I helped someone today feel better about this crappy situation called extortion...LOL

On 12/5/2018 at 7:20 AM, Short LPN said:

Well I am so pleased and over the moon to share I am finally done with my states monitoring program (KNAP in Kansas). It was a very long, emotional, nerve wracking roller coaster of 3 years. I made it through with no hitches at all. I was so discouraged when I first entered the program and thought oh no my life is over but after some time being in the program and getting my routine figured out and trying my best to stay positive which I admit was hard. I even thought at one point maybe nursing isn't for me, maybe I'd be better off not living anymore and things like that but I soon realized this can be done and about midway I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Feels weird not having to check in daily and go pee in a cup in front of people but I can say I am glad I am done and I just want to share with people who is in a monitoring program and feeling hopeless and defeated to just keep on keeping on the best you possibly can and it will be done one day. Easier said than done but I can say from experience I know how you are feeling and I am proof that it can be done even if you are pessimistic like me and think the worst IT CAN BE DONE AND YOU WILL OVERCOME THIS HORRIBLE MONITORING PROGRAM! Fly under the radar, don't miss any deadlines, check in daily, don't be a problem maker. I can count on one hand how many times I called case manager for issues. I set alarms for checking in and for paperwork deadlines and I checked and double checked some days that I did check in. So anyway sorry for my long post, Hope I helped someone today feel better about this crappy situation called extortion...?

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Short LPN said:

Well I am so pleased and over the moon to share I am finally done with my states monitoring program (KNAP in Kansas). It was a very long, emotional, nerve wracking roller coaster of 3 years. I made it through with no hitches at all. I was so discouraged when I first entered the program and thought oh no my life is over but after some time being in the program and getting my routine figured out and trying my best to stay positive which I admit was hard. I even thought at one point maybe nursing isn't for me, maybe I'd be better off not living anymore and things like that but I soon realized this can be done and about midway I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Feels weird not having to check in daily and go pee in a cup in front of people but I can say I am glad I am done and I just want to share with people who is in a monitoring program and feeling hopeless and defeated to just keep on keeping on the best you possibly can and it will be done one day. Easier said than done but I can say from experience I know how you are feeling and I am proof that it can be done even if you are pessimistic like me and think the worst IT CAN BE DONE AND YOU WILL OVERCOME THIS HORRIBLE MONITORING PROGRAM! Fly under the radar, don't miss any deadlines, check in daily, don't be a problem maker. I can count on one hand how many times I called case manager for issues. I set alarms for checking in and for paperwork deadlines and I checked and double checked some days that I did check in. So anyway sorry for my long post, Hope I helped someone today feel better about this crappy situation called extortion...LOL

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Did u have a narcotic key restriction while doing knap

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Thanks for posting your story and congratulations!   Your message helps me slog through.  I am just finishing 1.5 years out of a long 5.  But I'm trying to think of the remaining time but the number "5" is stuck in my head!

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Specializes in OPO/ED.

I have 20 days left of my 2 year contract, I can't wait to be where you are !

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Specializes in telehealth.

Do you have a list of drugs or substances they test for in urine?

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aliciabauer said:

 

Did u have a narcotic key restriction while doing knap

Yes, I did have a 6 month key restriction which was sooo embarrassing for me to have to ask others help me pass meds and interrupt them from doing their job. Everyone was kind but deep down knew it was a hassle for them and for me. 

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Universe93B said:

Thanks for posting your story and congratulations!   Your message helps me slog through.  I am just finishing 1.5 years out of a long 5.  But I'm trying to think of the remaining time but the number "5" is stuck in my head!

Glad I could help. Believe me there were "dark" days that I wanted to throw in the towel but please know it WILL be over one day. Just keep on trucking along, don't cause any issues and fly under their radar and soon it will be behind you. And you will have such a weight lifted. Trust me. U can do it. 

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california_rn said:

Do you have a list of drugs or substances they test for in urine?

I don't actually, I just know the common drugs such as THC, amphetamines and ETOH. Of course also all prescription drugs. I had a tooth pulled during my time and as long as it is prescribed and you submit it to your program you can take it, so for a week or so I was on hydrocodone for my extraction pain. Be careful or actually just abstain from all OTC's except for like Tylenol and IBU is my advice. 

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Yellowbird68 said:

I have 20 days left of my 2 year contract, I can't wait to be where you are !

You are at the finish line....finish strong and when it's all over do what I did. Have a small fire pit fire and burn all the papers and it's like it never happened. Your slate is wiped clean and you never have to look at all that crap again. 

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california_rn said:

Do you have a list of drugs or substances they test for in urine?

I don't actually know exactly what they test for I'm sure all the common street drugs and of course some ingredients in OTCs so steer clear of anything you think could cause issues. Go to doc to get meds prescribed you need and submit them to your program asap so no issues arise. 

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Specializes in Psych, Addictions, SOL (Student of Life).

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Specializes in Med-Surg; Rehab.

I'm just beginning this whole process with KNAP. I haven't even met with the therapist yet so I'm not sure what my plan/restrictions will be. I resigned from my job yesterday (they were going to fire me). Within a 3 week period, I pulled 10 oxy but only scanned for 5 mg six times. It flagged me and my UDS was positive. 
 

I've spent countless hours on here reading all the stories-good, bad and ugly. I'm trying to remain positive. Stories like yours help!

Congrats to you for completing. Thank you for sharing your process. It gives hope to us that are just starting out that it can be done. 

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