Indiana

Hey! There is a great one at St. Suzannas, in Plainfield on Tuesday nights at 7. Also, a great Zoom nurse support lead by the same therapist on Thursday night at 7. Please PM if you have any questions. I’ve been in IPRP for about 2 years now, and live in the same area (Avon). ?

Yes! All of that. The start is sooo scary. You have it though. As a friend in my nursing support says, “one foot in front of the other.”I’ve been through the same, and am happily in a great nursing job. That shame will bring you down, but no everyone has it, we all just deal with it differently. You’re not a bad person, you may have done bad things, but you’re not a bad person. Keep your head up, and do the next right thing. That’s all you can do!

No, they will just tell you it is completely random. I’ve went 6 weeks with no test, then a few in a couple weeks. Sometimes they are back to back. Unfortunately there is no pattern, or way to prepare. I do know of people who were chose 2 days in a row calling their case manager, and getting one excused. But that all depends on your case manager. Keep your head up, and remember this is all temporary. That’s what I have been telling myself for the last (almost) 2 years. LOL

I’m not familiar with that area, but keep trying.I have heard from many others to get through the first interview, then when they ask if there is any more questions.... mention the program. There may be some no’s but eventually you will get a yes!

Hi, I don’t know what part of Ky you’re in, but I have known several nurses in the program work for Jewish hospital. I’m in Indiana now, but I know Jewish will work with KARE program.

My case manager let me pick from anyone. I’m in for diversion, but my case is complicated, as it was more of a psych issue than anything, which is why I wasn’t required to do inpatient or IOP.

I was able to start working right away. Some I know had to wait until their therapist cleared them to work, and it took a while to get into a therapist. May want to start calling therapist around you, and have an appointment scheduled (it took my friend in the program 3 months to get into one), if you want the process to go quicker.

Hi! I’m in IPRP too. I started about a year and a half ago when it was IPRP. You have to go to the building, no exceptions now. I was evaluated by my case manager, answered a series of multiple choice questions and explained my situation. They got back to me about a week later with my contract. I then had to have a negative UDS before I was able to sign the contract. I have heard others had to have hair, or blood on their initial, but I think that depends on your situation, and your case manager. I didn’t have to go to inpatient or IOP, and the assessment didn’t cost anything for me. I think that all depends on the assessment. I just had to have a psychiatric evaluation, which my insurance covered.

We are on lockdown (Indiana), and our tests are suspended until it’s lifted. Rightfully so! Most of the outpatient labs here are working on Limited schedules (if at all), so I don’t even know where I would go test, if that wasn’t the case. I wouldn’t want to risk getting sick, but I wouldn't want my “sentence” extended either. That puts you in a bind. Keep us posted, and stay safe!

Agreed, it’s my biggest fear in this program. Keep us posted on how it goes. Keep fighting the fight.

That could mean bacteria, like UTI. That’s the first thing that comes up in a google search. Have you had any tests since then?

Yes! Keep us posted on how it goes! ❤️

Ugh! I can’t believe that you have to do monitoring after 3 1/2 yrs! Can you get a lawyer and go to the settlement conference to negotiate it? It just seems excessive after all of this time, especially when you have proof of your sobriety. May be expensive, but so is years of monitoring and probation. I can imagine how overwhelming it would seem after all of those years.

Yes you can. Like the above poster said, you may end up in monitoring upon completion, but it’s definitely doable. Congrats on being sober. You have the hardest part done already.

I too, love the smell of iodoform! Lol That is so weird. I can’t tell you if they would report you for that, but I certainly wouldn’t think they would. And they told you this is why you were fired?

What did you do about the letters from the AG? Did you answer? Report that you were in Monitoring? I’m so confused by this whole process.

I just got my RMA, and mine is worded the same as yours. My case manager said mine was 1 yr on the phone, so I imagine yours is the same.

Unfortunately, that’s not the case. In Indiana it seems that everyone is being charged (they are really cracking down). It usually takes about 3-4 months (from what I have read). I wouldn’t speak to an investigator, because everything you say can (and will) be used against you.

Honestly, for you... it has been so many years. If they thought you were a problem certainly they would done something before this. Go in there, and show them that you are sober, with everything you have done... I mean everything. Have respect, and tell them you are sorry, and willing to do anything you can to keep your license. You may end up in monitoring land. But I certainly hope after all you have done they won’t suspend. Maybe probation and monitoring, but that is something you can deal with. Be honest, because it goes a long way. I have heard it can go both ways with a lawyer (either they get mad that you have one and want to punish you, or they are more respectful), so I don’t know what to tell you about that. But what I have learned in this so far is that honesty, and being humbled by what you went through will serve you well. Don’t stress too much about it, or you will drive yourself crazy! We are all here for you

I am just starting the process, so I am probably not much help. I did call the assistance program the day I was fired and got in ASAP. I only did this because I heard that helps when dealing with the board. I would make sure I have all of the documents of your sobriety (in pt, out of, AA meetings etc.) maybe even letters from managers, employees that work with you? I hope everything goes well for you!

I believe it depends on what state you are in, and the board requirements. Most are within 90 days from my research. Are you in a monitoring program? If not, that may be a requirement. May want to get advice from an attorney that deals with the board you are working with. They may be able to answer this, and help you.

Went over my contract with INPRP case manager. I will have narc. Restrictions. I wonder why you didn’t get any? I would talk to your case manager. Maybe because you stated you didn’t work with them they left that out of your RMA?

i am actually from Plainfield. Where and what time?

Thanks! I will check it out. Just trying to get on top of all of this.

We’re you guys able to get jobs right away, once you started monitoring? Wondering if I should start applying or wait until after I start the monitoring process. I have an evaluation in a week.