IPN Finally got my contract.

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I started IPN in March after testing positive for THC. I completed my evaluation and after three weeks, I started a 6 week intensive outpatient program (IOP). During all this time I haven’t been able to work. I graduated IOP a week ago and was contacted by IPN with details of my contract:

- 2 year contract

- Direct supervision

- Maximum of 84 hour pay periods; no floating. No Home health. No Recovery units.
- No narcotic key restriction

- attend a nurse support group, therapy, and a recovery group (AA, NA, etc) of my choice weekly

- submit evaluations quarterly from therapist, supervisor, recovery log

seems like a lot but at this point, IM JUST READY TO GET BACK TO WORK!

Elisant

16 Posts

Specializes in RN.

I’m just finishing iop. Does anyone know if everyone automatically gets an overtime restriction with their contract??? Mine is due to dui... I have a lot of fines and other expenses I need to pay.

OhNoUhOhRN

16 Posts

No overtime but if you work a 3-4, that’s allowed. 84 hours max, per pay period.

Specializes in RN.

How did you get IOP? I need to know what to say in evaluation to avoid inpatient treatment

OhNoUhOhRN

16 Posts

@Elisantbtw, I spoke to my case manager and got approved for an extra shift per schedule.

@messedupbigtimeI was sent to IOP cus I tested positive for marijuana. I used a cleanse wash and tested negative during the hair follicle. I said I wasn’t a frequent user. Honestly I said I used one time and as luck would have it, I was tested shortly after. Passed urine PETH and hair follicle.

Messymess

1 Post

What kind of hair cleanse did you use?

Also what did you say or what was asked during your evaluation.

I am currently a student nurse who tested positive for thc even after I detoxed my body. My school wants me to enroll in IPN but I don’t have the money right now and also if I do go through with it I want it to be as low cost as possible. I am almost done with my program 

LittleRN

19 Posts

Specializes in ICU.
On 8/6/2020 at 5:05 PM, OhNoUhOhRN said:

@Elisantbtw, I spoke to my case manager and got approved for an extra shift per schedule.

@messedupbigtimeI was sent to IOP cus I tested positive for marijuana. I used a cleanse wash and tested negative during the hair follicle. I said I wasn’t a frequent user. Honestly I said I used one time and as luck would have it, I was tested shortly after. Passed urine PETH and hair follicle.

OP, 

What cleanse did you use for your hair?

LittleRN

19 Posts

Specializes in ICU.

@messedupbigtimewhat did you use to cleanse your hair?

Kmrn65, RN

39 Posts

I am in NC, and I have all of those same stipulations and I think those are pretty common:(

I have submitted my re-entry/reinstatement packet and waiting to return to a nursing position, and will follow those same restrictions/requirements except my state may be actually a little more strict.

I'm currently fortunate enough to be working at my same hospital as a tele tech until reinstated. My hospital has been very good to me.

Best wishes, and hang in there!

It gets better.

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