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So even though I know I haven't done anything, When I am selected to test I obsessively check for my test results! I know that this is something I should just "let be", however I can't help but check to see if my results are posted! I was never rea...

Cat, Yeah!!!! LOL, It must be Awesome to be "SOOOO FREAKIN SUPERIOR"!!! There is another thread that I'm finally done with because a participant was just really hateful and was so judgemental! He evidently knew EVERYTHING about monitoring. At first...

The John Oliver Show last night addressed the Rehab industry nationwide. This included the fact that there is almost no federal oversight, many states require no license or certification to provide rehab services, the sketchy "success" numbers rehab...

Well, technically you may be correct with respect to the BON requirements...however that doesn't necessarily hold water for the individual state monitoring programs. Monitoring programs are almost as bad as finding yourself in front of the BON. I p...

YESS Persephone!! I really think that those of us in recovery really need to guide those seeking assistance. Weather it be from opiates, booze, or curry!!! LOL! And alcohol is legal, and there are so many times that I have been at a meeting sponsore...

Again, this forum is for those who have found themselves in the unfortunate position of substance abuse. I feel like the OP was reaching out to those of us who have found ourselves in this bad situation. I'm sure the OP knows they have an issue that...

This forum is for nurses in recovery, and those who are seeking assistance due to recovery or other substance abuse issues. While I'm sure you feel like you were providing an "honest" reply, the comments about "smelling something other than alcohol.....

I recently had a problem at the lab I typically use. The containers were all damaged, and I kept refusing the containers until they found one that (I hoped) was pretty much intact. I sweated and worried about this problem. And while I try to lay a...

I would like to clarify that despite what my own experiences have been with the "Recovery Machine", I am not meaning to totally bash what SHOULD be a great way to get sober. I know that there are some who would never get clean without being sort of f...

So, I'm not sure what caused you to be in monitoring, which can kind of make or break your interview. However this is what I personally found to be helpful during the interview process, and in no way constitutes a great way to to conduct an interview...

So I'm really not sure what the Heck is going on. I got pulled for an Option 1 drug test today, and every single container was corrupted. The containers were Opened, had freakin plastic wrap over the the cup, were smashed and had obvious and discre...

I am sooo happy for anyone who is able to find calm and be able to adjust what would be considered "family time"!!!! It's so hard to explain this stuff! I actually got off the phone with my oldest daughter tonight, and we are SUPER excited to plan a...

So...My test came back negative... Thank you Jesus!!! However, this has really made me feel like I need to be super vigilant regarding specimen collection. I never really thought that much about it, but now I really want all of my collection recepta...

Hi Uncle JoJo, Congratulations on being done! I think you have a pretty handy guide here, with a few minor exceptions... 1) There are A LOT of folks in monitoring because they decided to be honest nurses (Isn't that what we are taught) and landed in...

I know we have all been extremely interested in this thread, and have been checking it almost as obsessively as if were us who was in this terrible situation! Because like it or not, it COULD be any one of us finding ourselves having to deal with th...

I lived in a pretty small town, so it was difficult finding a job. I submitted what seemed like hundreds of applications! But I was pretty fortunate in that I got a job at Davita pretty quickly, about 3 months after starting my TPAPN. I also got o...

Again, we are in the infinity loop of products that may(or may not) be OK. So even though Avon Skin So Soft is not on the Talbot Guide (and I used this product religiously while growing up), I googled the ingredient list. Kinda scary. Its anywhere...

LOL!!! I'd rather do a cigar now than have a glass of wine!!! But it's still so stupid we have to worry about things like laundry detergent and bug spray! Hmmmm..... I can't drink so I think I'll huff a can of Raid!!!:) Yeah, I know there are folks ...

Yeah Cats, This is really stupid! And for Eff's sake...DO NOT take any medications until the RX is approved! I'm sure albuterol would pop positive for something! AND (the best of the best advice)..My case manager told me that she isn't a nurse so ...

TheraFlu was the HUGE NO NO from my state's monitoring!!! Evidently it's got a lot of alcohol AND benadryl in it!!! Even though it wasn't on the Talbot guide, it's almost like taking Nyquil! Like I said, I got shut down from my case manager about ta...

So, I got really super sick a couple of months ago (and still don't feel well). I took my copy of Talbot recovery guide (that most monitoring programs use) to my appointment... And one of the OTC's that I even got an RX for was a huge No No even tho...

I'm sooooo happy for you! I've been lurking and been waiting to hear back about your results! I've also been praying that everything will work out for you! It looks like you may be one step closer to being vindicated. Unfortunately we all have all ...

Question for any APRN's in monitoring...It's time to renew my DEA certificate. There is a question on the application about if your certificate has been revoked, denied, suspended placed on probation, etc. My prescriptive authority was restricted b...

So I have seen so much about nurses getting done really crappy by the monitoring agencies and BON's. Has anyone considered getting a Law degree? If so what is your opinion? What do lawyers who may have previously been in healthcare think about trans...

OK Uncle JoJo... I know that there are folks trying to "game" the system. But you are really NOT helping the situation for those who are really worried about false positives!!! There have been multitudes of reports of false positives after eating we...