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Hi, I am in NJ Ramp program. I have a year and half left. I just moved to PA. I have questions regarding my transfer from NJ Ramp to PA monitoring program. 1) Are AA meetings virtual? 2) Are support/peer meetings virtual? 3) How hard is the transfer process so I can work as a RN in state of PA especially with monitoring program? 4) How many times a month PHMP tests? If any one here is in PA monitoring program any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated. TIA

Can any one tell me where to take my IBCLC 90 hour courses? There are tons of websites but I would like to know which one are recommended? Thank you !

They will force you into a monitoring program. But, if you stay negative within that 90 day evaluation you have a good chance of getting out without any further monitoring. Good luck. You have to be negative in all tests they give you within that 90 day period. Good luck!

Yes I understand that. No worries. Good luck with your journey. So, happy for you:)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235200781930099X Here’s another article regarding us using hand sanitizers!

All these monitoring programs feel like rabbit hole to me. It’s impossible to get a break. Even when you are extra cautious, compliant it’s like walking on egg shells every single second. Fear of slightest mistake or any error is punishable over and over again. No chance to prove your innocence even with evidence based researches and documented articles. It’s like I am living in a twilight zone. Besides, financial stress of not being a licensed clinician has anyone thought of quitting for good? Personally mental, emotional and physical stress is clamping me down more then any financial stress. And, I have been out of work since 9 months now due to repeating 90/90 for couple missed checking. Finally, after 9 months and one year of sobriety BON was in process of activating my license when my Pteh came positive for alcohol at 35ng/ml. My Pteh a week before this is negative. Urine abnormal day before the positive PTeh. ETG/ETS negative in urine. Due, to Covid I did increase my hand washing with hand sanitizer substantially. No amount of debate, research was accepted for “incidental exposure.” So, back in 90/90, no work and therapy. My stress level has reached its maximum capacity. I rather just sell everything and go live in woods with peace and serenity. This is not a recovery program. It feels like I was more normal and stable before entering this program. I just don’t know what to do. Throwing in the towel is something I am considering :(((

Me too just came out positive. I am pouring alcohol over my hands as no ones business. Urine done 3 days ago was low creatinine and got a blood test which is positive. I don’t know what to do now!! I am so pissed, sad, upset, angry ? now what????

WOW!!!!!!! I am speechless?

catsmeow1972, BSN, RN- Seems like all these monitoring programs say one thing and do completely another thing. All so called "disciplinary actions against you not being public" so they say...... if you comply to their rigor programs. Think again? Even if you comply ? you are still "publicly" displayed under "disciplinary action." Well honesty and integrity goes both ways

Vykingboy RN, What????? Why in the world BON will interrupt in your new career? Especially, when you don’t have to do anything with nursing or medicine. What was their explanation? Or let me take a guess.......?they didn’t need to explain or tell you anything!!!! This whole monitoring thing is suppose to be a rehab. I never have in my life so worried and stressed constantly. And, it’s over smallest ingredient in anything I use as not to have an incidental exposure. It truly is a nightmare!!!!!! I’m in midst of switching my career too. I didn’t know this was going to follow me with my next career!!!! UGH?☹️???

I got an email yesterday. It’s prescriptive positive for Zoloft. Apparently, we have to update our prescriptions to them monthly?‍♀️ No one tells you anything in this program ?

Yes I contacted him. Not helpful at all:(((

I have been in Ramp program for close to 2 months now. Beside's my initial blood test being positive of PEth all my subsequent testings has been negative. Including hair, nails and 4 different urine(all different options). Last week on July 9th they sent me for an evaluation for alcohol. The evaluator took a random UDS which was negative for alcohol. Her recommendation to Ramp was that at present time I don't need any further outpatient weekly treatment, which Ramp over preceded their decision forcing me to go for weekly treatment which I agreed on. July 10th I ended up having a confrontation with my facilitator regarding Ramp's forceful decision and being very upset/angry. July 12th I had option 5 urine drug screen which I found out this morning is positive. Surprise!!!! Surprise!!!!! I went to Quest diagnostic this morning and was told that I don't have any record of me ever being there for urine drug screen. I showed them my donor copy and requested further investigation as why am I not in the computer that I was there on July 12th for my screening? The lab technician gave me some further information to call, which I did. I am non-existent in their computer. However, I have positive result from FSS which is Ramp's result lab. I further called in all my other lab testing sites where my results were negative and sure behold I was present in all their computer information. Also, even if we are paying for all our testing we don't have any access to our results except negative or positive. Which in itself is utter nonsense. So my question is how did I disappear completely for my positive results yet was present in all other lab testing for my negative results ??? Very very fishy and highly unethical and illegal. I called my lawyer this morning. Waiting for his response. This all is a nightmare to say the least:(((((

You're hilarious?

Same here. I was an excellent nurse dedicated to my profession for 20 years. I could afford the expenses. But, I refuse to be treated so unjustly and unfairly from an institution which is not even run by nurses. There is zero empathy and its all about money and business for them. Yes, they did take away my livelihood but at least I have my self-respect and pride. I'm smart and extremely resilient. I can make $100,000 a year without my nursing degree. I rather keep my pride and enjoy my life and not wake up to their stupid check- ins every am. It was good as long as it lasted. Good luck to you my friend:)