Bayleaf

Hello All Nurses, My issue started from my CNA days, back in 2018. I was in IPN and ended up upgrading my license to PN. and it carried over. I have been having issues, not because I test positive. (haven't tested positive since 2018) but they way I've been treated. Like literal ***, and there is no one to escalate it to... Anyways, I stopped IPN because mentally, I couldn't deal with them anymore and received a board order on my PN license (because this originally started on my CNA license). They gave a settlement agreement option for 6 months and a fine I'd have to pay in 1 year, which I will gladly take, even if its stays on my license, its better than going back to that forsaken program. Unfortunately now, my settlement has been agreed on and my probation started (with the dates for 3 month check in dates) but I can not get in contact with my case manager! I was told that they are going to audit my situation and they gave me a supervisor to call, which doesnt pick up either. Ending with IPN, my license has a status of Vol. Withdrawl, but since probation, I can not get in contact with anyone to change the status so I can start working. Has anyone been in a situation similar like mines? Did they retract the settlement agreement and put you back into the program? Literally going insane.. Its been 6m since working and I'm struggling here...

Hello everyone! I am currently in the IPN program. I got a notice 2017 and started officially 2018. I was put on a 2 year contract, which means I finish this year... Thank God! I am currently writing because it seems in this last glorious year, I finish September, It seems I have been on the radar... the reason I say this is because when I slip, they usually are not hard on me so quick. For example, I missed a check in and they stopped me from working, for almost 3 weeks. Then I did a UA and it came back positive for alcohol. They asked me why and I stated that it was my dads birthday and I had wine the night before the test. Now I am stopped from working and scheduled for a re-evaluation and that is almost going to be $900 I’m paying! Now, in the 2 years I have been in the program, this is the only 2 times I am getting in trouble with something. I ended up in the program because of a finger stick.. I went down to ER and my urine came back positive for THC (not thinking that it stays in your system for a while) but the funny part was, my job reported me after I left the job... Now, the reason I am thinking of leaving is because 1. It’s ridiculously expensive 2. I feel like this program only favors taking money from you and would pinpoint any problem with you, regardless if you have one, and 3. I was in school and got my LPN license when I first started the program. which means, when I disclosed to the board on the application that I was in IPN under another license, this current LPN license is clear and active. I am not using my CNA license and have no desire to go back to it.. should I just drop everything and let them report the license? I just don’t know if they would do anything with my LPN license. That’s what is making me nervous about making the move. also, when I had to get re-evaluated, I told them that I had an LPN license (spoke too soon), now I am nervous that they are going to try and come after this license now.. I’m willing to let go and let God LOL, but I need advice first. sorry for the long rant.. just had to lay everything out!

Hello everyone! I called Mercy today to inquire about the LPN to RN program. Unfortunately, I called a little too late and will have to attend the next information session. I was wondering if anyone will know when that will be or will I have to call in? Also, when I spoke on the phone with the young lady (forgot her name) I was told that they are not getting rid of the program, just adding more programs. Also, if I have my LPN license, do I have to complete any college courses before I start? Thank you!