ThatLady

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1. Dismissed from the VHPMP

   ThatLady replied to KC86's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I do not know how it works in your state but in my state - you would typically have a one year suspension and could re apply for the program (but only after jumping through some extra hoops); in the...

2. Reinstate license attempt after revoke

   ThatLady replied to Amsrunn's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I am in a different state but just want to say good work on your sobriety! Wishing you all the best- you can do

3. To Anyone Who Will Listen

   ThatLady replied to MJAJKJ's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I am so sorry that you have gone through this. What a nightmare. Wishing you all the

4. Hprp first test

   ThatLady replied to Kaitlynn Taylor's topic in Nurses Recovery

   First- chin up. You are not the sum of your mistakes. It feels REALLY dark right now. I remember it. It WILL get better. I promise. In the meantime- keep doing the next right thing. I do not know...

5. Anyone ever go into rehab voluntarily? How do you navigate BON/Work?

   ThatLady replied to spiritualconfront's topic in Nurses Recovery

   #1- take care of YOU. I would strongly advise against telling ANYONE in rehab that you are a nurse. They can and often will report you. But- that is all secondary to you getting help and taking...

6. Glad to be here with you guys!

   ThatLady replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

   This board has provided me great info and great hope during some dark times. Wishing you all the best and congrats on your first 17 months- the days are long sometimes but keep your head

7. Scared

   ThatLady replied to Sc8red's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Beachy is correct. A good attorney can make ALL the difference in how you get treated; the board does not care about you. First and foremost take care of YOU. Get the help you may need. Talk to...

8. Peth after 20 days

   ThatLady replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I would suspect that it would be negative BUT the only way that you can make sure is complete abstinence; I know it absolutely stinks. Especially if alcohol was not your problem- however- the worry...

9. Anyone else forced to get naked for supervised drug test?

   ThatLady replied to Mik Tea's topic in Nurses Recovery

   this was the standard procedure outlined for my observed screens; most collectors were kind and just watched me pee, not make me do the shimmy shake and touch your toes

10. Quit RAMP, board action, now what?

    ThatLady replied to Hard knocks09's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am so sorry you are going through this. I don't know anything about Texas or RAMP but I'd talk to a licensing attorney in your current state and see what they suggest.

11. What states monitor these forums?

    ThatLady replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    gotta assume they all are,

12. Job search after revocation or surrender

    ThatLady replied to Mustacheyouaquest's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First of all, congrats on getting sober and staying that way in the last four months!; every addict on here has done things they are ashamed of- keep working your program and try not to let guilt and...

13. Hold on to hope

    ThatLady replied to ThatLady's topic in Nurses Recovery

    universe- those first days can feel lonely and dark... you are not alone!

14. Hold on to hope

    ThatLady posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I recently finished a five year "contract"; I just want to give you all a bit of encouragement. You can rise above. You can do this. I understand the guilt, anger, shame, bitterness... just keep doing...

15. DWI Texas

    ThatLady replied to TexasRN1287's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Not in Texas but I always recommend getting an attorney- a nursing attorney! They can make all the difference in what happens. Best of luck and big hugs!