Quickstepper MSN, RN

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    CA Diversion Program Changes

    Quickstepper replied to C Rizzle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can someone provide clarification on what the "diversion" program is? I'm very confused by the terminology when it comes to CA's programs. Which one is run by Maximus? How are the programs...
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    Does probation always mean nurse license suspension?

    Quickstepper replied to NurseMarplay's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What state are you
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    Positive result

    Quickstepper replied to GRN99's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most likely that's the case, so I wouldn't worry. I take Vyvanse as well and have had the same thing happen to me numerous times. Trust me when I tell you that, if it's a positive for something you...
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    Kava while testing for affinity

    Quickstepper replied to Keke2123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Forget it. They will tell you no, and you will trigger more suspicion on their part. There are no tests for it, but it is a mood altering substance and no program will tell you its OK to use....
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    Anyone ever go into rehab voluntarily? How do you navigate BON/Work?

    Quickstepper replied to spiritualconfront's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would suggest really looking closely at the facilities you are looking at. As someone who works in one of these facilities, I will say that, it depends on where you go. The place I work wouldn't...
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    California Nurses

    Quickstepper replied to Sanfranjflo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A year of not being able to work? Why is that? It seems as if this would be on a case by case basis? Are you saying this is specific to mental health
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    Florida IPN saga continues

    Quickstepper replied to Ipnsux's topic in Nurses Recovery

    IPN won't accept an evaluation from a provider that they did not refer you to. Even if it's an evaluator who does IPN evaluations, if it wasn't someone that they provided you a referral for, you are...
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    Failed drug screen

    Quickstepper replied to Maxiebabe's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm not sure why this would be a problem? It isn't an illegal substance, and you had a prescription for it. What is it that you're worried
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    Quickstepper replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Keep one other thing in mind. Many of the evaluators are now requiring lie detector testing. I know, sounds crazy, but I know of at least 3 nurses in the program who had to take them. The one nurse...
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    Quickstepper replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are you in Florida? Did this prospective employer say that they were reporting your test? First off, forget trying to make any excuses. Once you start doing that, you start digging yourself in...
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    Malpractice Insurance for Nurses on Probation

    Quickstepper replied to blackpear1981-MSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    NSO, I believe. Your rates will be
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    Quickstepper replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Delta 8 is sure to test positive for
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    GA psychotherapy requirement?

    Quickstepper replied to Kristi Hurley's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Usually you just submit to them the name, credentials and contact information. They will approve it as long as the provider has legitimate credentials. I think they just want to be sure you are...
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    Accidental ETOH Ingestion

    Quickstepper replied to GettinthehangRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is not meant to be judgemental, but if for any reason you pop positive for ETOH, your story probably won't fly. The red flags are there... unfortunately there are very few viable excuses for...
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    Quickstepper replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had a friend who recently used a CBD product that was supposedly a CBD isolate, and the company made claims that it was totally THC free. It even came with a lab analysis to "prove" this. However,...
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    Quickstepper replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Are you serious!? It's illegal to include THC in pre employment drug testing?!? Is this just
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    Quickstepper replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Poppy seeds would give you a positive for opiates or codeine, not THC. I actually just had that happen recently. Didn't take a whole lot of them either. Usually the signal that pops is codeine, but...
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    Tested Positive for THC at a Pre Employment Drug Screening

    Quickstepper replied to David Lipkint's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Having had a similar situation to yours, I can tell you to do everything you can to avoid interacting with IPN. I'm not sure who your attorney is, but get a second opinion. Once you go to IPN, you...
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    Does an evaluator contact friends, families, former employers asking questions?

    Quickstepper replied to Mik Tea's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've had evaluators call my sponsor, therapist, employer, and group facilitator. They can basically ask to call anyone, but you have to sign a release giving them permission. If you don't want to...
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    Failed random drug test for thc

    Quickstepper replied to Lou_mama88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm interested in knowing, can anyone in this thread recall ever being educated on the use of THC and employment laws ? Going back to nursing school? I'm curios to know if there is now standardized...
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    California Nurses

    Quickstepper replied to Sanfranjflo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I only had a positive THC drug test. No diversion. I've already completed over 2 years here, and 1 year in NC. I'm wondering if they will give me credit for that? Also, I've never had a key...
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    Affinity Drug Test

    Quickstepper replied to Nurse_MSNRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Almost invariably, yes. They consider a positive drug test result as 'material evidence". But, it really depends on who your case manager is, and how well she does, or does not advocate for
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    Failed random drug test for thc

    Quickstepper replied to Lou_mama88's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What state are you in? I can't believe you only got a year! I got 5 for the same issue in
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    IPN Evaluators

    Quickstepper replied to lolothecaggie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There is an evaluator in Tampa that does
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    IPN Evaluators

    Quickstepper replied to lolothecaggie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I've been to a few evaluations, and the two that I have found to be the fairest were in