anurse415 BSN, RN

I hope it all works out for you! Previously, any drug or alcohol related issues post licensure were all treated with a blanket 5 year RAMP sentence. Maybe the BON and RAMP has lightened up since I experienced it a few years back. Good luck!

If you're a new RN applicant, no. For example, my DUI was 6 years before I even applied to nursing school. However, if you're already a nurse and the DUI was recent, they're more likely to scrutinize you and keep you in the program. Be very careful. ...

From what I remember, the blood test will show a certain marker of alcohol level dating back a couple of months (peth levels). This is what the go off of in terms of determining how "heavily" someone drinks. Unfortunately, peth levels cannot distingu...

Absolutely not. All of my tests were negative. Any positive test and they would have kept me for 5 years. Happened to people in my weekly group.

you should be fine as long as you follow the rules of the program while you're being evaluated. you're essentially being monitored while you're being evaluated. it's not different. you still have to check in every morning and be subjected to random d...

Follow the RAMP rules exactly as they say or you will not make it through in just a few months and they will give you a 2 year-5 year contract. It's expensive and it'll be on you to pay for all of it. Insurance does not cover your drug tests. UAs wil...

I've seen a handful of the same questions on this site about the NJ Board of Nursing requiring applicants to undergo an evaluation with RAMP before they issue a license due to something in a background check. Is there anyone out there who completed t...

Just wanted to post my story since I have also lurked around this board and the Recovery board for many years now and never really got the answers I looked for. I live in NJ, but I was arrested in 2013 for a DUI in the state of NY where it is a misd...

honestly I only got any information and sped the process up because I found a lawyer online who had experience with helping people get their nursing licenses. so he had contacts. there are also nurse lawyers who can help. did he have an interlock in...

It took me 4 months to get my license. Hired a lawyer to get the process moving faster.

Were you convicted of a DWI? Did you need to install an interlock device in the car? Unfortunately, the NJ BON has been extra strict lately. They very well might order you to be evaluated by RAMP. Doesn't necessarily mean you won't get your license, ...

What state are you applying for a license in?

In NJ, the application asks about criminal history in a few separate questions. Essentially, they inquire about arrests and convictions of crimes separately. I know of a handful of people who got caught up in the language and assumed because their re...

I'm starting a monitoring program this week and am so freaked out by all the things I've read online about incidental exposure and these monitoring programs assuming you're guilty until (maybe) proving your innocence (if even possible). I have no pro...

My program uses affinity too. Good to know. Does their list include herbs/herbal supplements and beauty products? How strict/careful do you have to be?

I was told I need a RAMP evaluation due to the court requiring an interlock in my car for 6 months. My DUI was in NY and there they require an interlock no matter what level of offense (unlike NJ). They draw a line in the sand over arbitrary details ...

I'm very curious what the outcome of your situation was. I'm facing a RAMP "evaluation" for a very similar circumstance and would really appreciate hearing more about your experience. I too have passed the NCLEX and have a job lined up and waiting an...

Similar situation, wondering if anyone heard from the board or received a license in this circumstance. Anything would be very helpful. Thanks.

I'm currently dealing with a similar situation. Have you resolved this issue? Are you licensed? Any help would be greatly appreciated.