Hello all. I’ve been reading a ton of old threads and could only find one based on HPSP (only one comment and a couple years old). I’m just wondering if anyone around is also in the MN recovery program ?even if not, I will update this thread with my own experiences in case it can help anyone else. I was caught diverting July 9th. I self reported before my urine screen came back. I currently have a case manager and my chemical dependency evaluation is tomorrow. 0 Likes
didi768 Specializes in VA, Ortho, Med/Surg. Has 25 years experience. 1 Article; 360 Posts Jul 26, 2020 Sorry to hear this. I am from Minneapolis!! What part of MN are you in? 0 Likes
Scared2020 42 Posts Jul 27, 2020 I had my rule 25 chemical assessment done today. It wasn’t bad. Lots of questions. In the end she said she wouldn’t need to recommend me for inpatient treatment which was a relief (as long as my case manager accepts it).it was only $103 after insurance which isn’t bad at all. so now I wait! I’ve been “meeting” with my therapist weekly and I went to my first zoom 12-step meeting. I plan on going to two this week. Most important to just stay sober. Trying to take this all one day at a time. 0 Likes
Scared2020 42 Posts Aug 10, 2020 Still waiting....I received the letter from the assessor with her recommendation: basically outpatient classes 3x a week THANK GOD. I’ve been going to Zoom meetings daily to get a start on my 90/90 in case the case manager adds that. They are really helpful for my sobriety. 0 Likes
Scared2020 42 Posts Aug 22, 2020 Well, I received my contract.• Outpatient treatment (I have my intake evaluation 9/1. The place I chose allows Zoom out patient which is nice). I have no idea for how long but I’m hoping a couple of months as I need to WORK.• Two recovery based meetings weekly (12-step or alternative)• Random drug screens: check in Monday-Saturday to see if my color is called• Two professional peer meetings a month• No work until my case manager approves it. When I go get approved no home health, hospice, travel. No narcotic pass for 12 months. Supervised narcotic pass for the next 12 months.• Length of monitoring: 4 years (ugh)I’m ready and able to start. 0 Likes
didi768 Specializes in VA, Ortho, Med/Surg. Has 25 years experience. 1 Article; 360 Posts Aug 22, 2020 You are so brave. Esp if you go back to the same employer. I couldn't do it. I'd feel so embarrassed and looked down upon. I'd have left nursing but glad you can do this!! Hope you do well. God bless. 0 Likes
Scared2020 42 Posts Aug 24, 2020 On 8/22/2020 at 12:48 PM, didi768 said:You are so brave. Esp if you go back to the same employer. I couldn't do it. I'd feel so embarrassed and looked down upon. I'd have left nursing but glad you can do this!! Hope you do well. God bless.Yeah I don’t think I would go back. I worked at a large hospital and supposedly they kept me eligible to rehire but even if that’s true it’s way too embarrassing. 0 Likes
