Sure thing, that 15 post minimum is annoying lol. Feel free to ask me any questions on here. Regarding the questions you’ve already asked, I’ll try to answer as best I can but if you’re on diversion (as opposed to probation) it might be a little diff...
Hi b.g805, I haven’t posted in a long while but I live on the Central Coast and can give you some info, would probably be easier to do it via e-mail or something. Are you able to private message on here? I was in the probation program for a year for...
gnurse2089 replied to AloeBlox's topic in Recovery
Just a word of advice, don't look at what discipline LVN's get, especially in California because they're regulated by a different board that is a LOT more lenient on minor offenses (like misdemeanors that have nothing to do with nursing). Having work...
I can't tell you specifically what'll happen in your case but I can tell you my experience. I got put on probation with the CA BRN for a 3 year term for a DUI, I went through a year, had a positive alcohol test, initially tried to fight it because I ...
gnurse2089 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Recovery
Hey all, it's been a while since I've been on here but I thought I'd spread some hope. I surrendered my license last October after the CA BON put me through straight hell and I decided I no longer wanted to go through the constant panic attacks and i...
gnurse2089 replied to Hope36280's topic in Recovery
After the first month after your violation as long as you don't have any more dirty tests it'll go back down to 3-4 a month. But they'll PeTH test you more frequently so make sure you don't drink anymore. Like I said, after 8 months of no news I coul...
gnurse2089 replied to Hope36280's topic in Recovery
They'll automatically forward it to the AG office. I'd also let your monitor know that you're currently working as an LVN just to be on the safe side. Technically they're not supposed to regulate anything outside of RN licensure but the last thing yo...
gnurse2089 replied to Hope36280's topic in Recovery
So if the positive test was anything other than a lab error, your practice will be ceased and it'll take anywhere from 4-8 months to hear any kind of resolution. And if you don't want to lose your license, you'll have to continue to do all the condit...
gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Recovery
Update on my story, I accepted the case management position at the regional center and have been there for 2 weeks now. It's very much a social work position so there is a ton to learn and most days my brain hurts from trying to remember everything b...
gnurse2089 replied to Chucktownnurse's topic in Recovery
I think most state programs have witnessed UDS. In California it's not even an option, all the samples the board asks to provide are witnessed and it's a pain especially if you're in a rural area as there's not always staff of the same gender at your...
gnurse2089 replied to Nursey916's topic in Recovery
Only time I was tested on the spot for a job was for a home health agency and that's because they offered me the job right after the interview. It's doubtful you would be tested the same day, but also, depending how often you smoked, it's doubtful yo...
gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Recovery
It never came up and since it's not a nursing position there's no need to tell them. I guess there is a slight chance I may end up on the OIG list for giving up my license, and in that case I would need to tell them, but I plan on fighting tooth and ...
gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Recovery
Hey ZahirNP, I actually just interviewed this week for a case management position for the local regional center which provides services to the developmentally disabled population in this area. I had actually interviewed for this same position about 5...
gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Recovery
Thanks for all the positivity guys! The past couple weeks have been really busy with me moving into a new place, following up on job leads etc. With each step I feel more and more optimistic and excited. In response to Chryssy D's post, no offense ta...
Hi all, I would like to start this off by thanking everyone on this board for their continual encouragement and support. In the last few months I have been doing a lot of personal soul searching and have decided the best thing for me to do is surrend...