Jhope41831 replied to Jhope41831's topic in Recovery
Yes it is all bs money making attempts. I believe my lawyer helped me just by having him & telling the evaluator I had legal counsel. Still waiting to see what his evaluation said & what the BON is going to do.
Jhope41831 replied to Jhope41831's topic in Recovery
yes I received a letter from the BON to see their approved Dr for an evaluation with a date set already. I was required to have my medical records sent to him, then I sent my pharmacy records, resume and the police report. He looked up my DUI fines....
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Thank you! MetallicaRN. I have obtained an attorney...just waiting to hear from the BON. My attorney believes they will send me to a psychologist for evaluation. So stressful waiting not knowing and especially now with the pandemic I’m sure I’ll be w...
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No I have not. I’m talking to 3 attorneys and they all said do not sign it. I haven’t received the contract yet. Thank you I appreciate your input! Yes I will find a way to pay for one. If I don’t I will regret not standing up for myself.
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Have you used an attorney? I’m curious how many have and if they helped or not? On the fence thinking attorney may be my best option. I was “diagnosed” by PNAP approved provider with mild alcohol use disorder I do not have a drinking problem. Won’t ...
Have any nurses used an attorney versed in the BON to try and avoid going into PNAP program? Please let me know whether you think it was worth it or not. I haven’t found many who have. I’m scared to say I don’t want the program and the disciplinary a...
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Beachbabe According to the provider I see a dilute urine is considered a positive drug screen for your drug of choice. Simply because it looks like you were drinking fluids to beat the UDS. However, It is usually dilute negative or dilute positive. ...
Jhope41831 replied to Jhope41831's topic in Recovery
Spanked First of all sorry you have to go through this BS crooked program!! That being said I truly appreciate your straight forward and honest response. Im tired of people not being honest and having an ulterior motive for asking me questions. I do...
Are you in an assistance program in your state? Should t it protect your license so there aren’t any black marks or disciplinary action if you complete program successfully? In PA ours sounds kind of like ARD for nursing licenses but I’m not sure if...
Sorry to hear you are still being punished. We’re you in an assistance program? In PA the assistance program is PNAP. It is supposed to prevent any disciplinary action or public Mark on your license if you complete the program successfully.
Jhope41831 replied to Jhope41831's topic in Recovery
First of all I’m so sorry you are in the PNAP program it is unbelievable that your pmh is being used against you. I’m sorry your life and Bachelor’s program is now on hold. Yes I have heard it is actually longer than 3 years cause the BON takes a whi...
Jhope41831 replied to Jhope41831's topic in Recovery
Thank you! I unfortunately I do not have my LPN. I was a CNA before I became a nurse. Great advice I’ll definitely have to look into whether I can fall back on my CNA. I appreciate any advice I’m losing my stuffing right now! Thank you again