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Hello,

I am an NP looking for work and I am in PNAP (nurse monitoring program). what are the options for getting back to work? I have limits on my presriptive practices according to my program. I have been able to go to NA meetings and I celebrated 90 days sober (hooray!) and was looking for as much help as possible!

1) would I be able to get a job and not mention it to PNAP and if I did what would be the consequences (this cant be the right choice).

2) what jobs are suited for this type of situtation. people have suggested teaching but I really prefer clinical work and direct care with patients.

3) do people recommend making a case with the monitoring program to see if things can be modified?

Thanks

SlySal

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

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thanks for moving this. I appreciate it!

SlySal

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

First congrats on 90 days!

Hmm....I work in nephrology and though dialysis is monitor friendly for nurses, I write tons of narc scripts.

Perhaps SNF/LTC rounding? Maybe as a navigator? I know there is a large (500+bed) hospital near me that is looking for two NPs to navigate bundled payment pts through surgery from preop to intraop, to postop and discharge. I do not know if they write scripts or not.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Many congratulations on your new sobriety. Please don't even joke about not disclosing your status to a prospective employer. At only 90 days sober to even be able to work in this profession is a blessing, imo, and no way would I want to screw that up. I'd consider sticking close to home. Who do you know in the business that might be willing to give you a fresh start? It will likely be easier to get a chance from someone who already knows you and the talents you can bring to a practice rather than a stranger. Personally I wouldn't ask for consideration or modification from the board but would continue to fall on your sword and do whatever it is they require without so much as a snivel even if that means doing something out of the direct patient care arena for a while. Best of luck to you.

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