RNCaliK

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  1. Early termination of alcohol/drug testing CA

    RNCaliK posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi everyone! I have been in the California CABRNP program since June 2020 for a DUI. I am coming up on my one year mark of the program and have had no issues or violations. According to my contract,...

  2. Early termination of alcohol/drug testing CA

    RNCaliK replied to RNCaliK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi. I submitted my petition to modify my contract on June 26. On July 7 I received confirmation my packet was accepted and being placed on the waiting list for a hearing. So far… no word yet on when...

  3. Disclosure of being in an alternative to discipline program in an interview

    RNCaliK replied to bella14b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Always be up front and honest in the job interview. If they have issues with the work restrictions that just means that job is not the right fit for you right now. The correct job will come along...

  4. Missed check in

    RNCaliK replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    At what point did you realize you missed the check in? I’m in California and 2 in my nurse group have missed a check in. Both immediately went and did a urine test and then notified their monitor....

  5. License Suspension

    RNCaliK replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I’m in California so here it is pretty simple according to the diversion nurses in my nurse group who applied for it. They did not use an attorney for that. They went on the state disability site...

  6. License Suspension

    RNCaliK replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Absolutely apply for disability. Do not feel guilty about that. It’s there for that reason. You can take that time to mentally heal and be able to work on the things to get your nursing license...

  7. CA Testing Frequency

    RNCaliK posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    My probation for a dui started on 6/26/20. In the 45 days since I started I have had 6 urine tests and 1 blood test. This week alone I had 4 tests! Is this a normal amount everyone else has had?...

  8. CA Testing Frequency

    RNCaliK replied to RNCaliK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Haha! Right?! They are definitely always out to get and squeeze any available chance for a dollar out of

  9. Terminated while on probation. Scared!

    RNCaliK replied to mississippiRN71's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did you complete the required amount of months you must be employed as an RN per your probation contract yet? If you have, you should be OK and they will have you write a letter of explanation and you...

  10. CA Testing Frequency

    RNCaliK replied to RNCaliK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One of the gals in my nurse group petitioned for early termination at 2 years and she was awarded it. So I do know for a fact it is possible to get early termination at 2 years if you are 100%...

  11. CA Testing Frequency

    RNCaliK replied to RNCaliK's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I contacted my BRN monitor to inquire why was I tested 7 times in 30 days his reply was “It’s random”. Even if it is random, making us pay $800 is ridiculously excessive and down right...

  12. Unencumbered license

    RNCaliK replied to Matt1977's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh! That is correct, it only stays for 10 yrs if You finished probation. Diversion it does not

  13. Funny not Funny

    RNCaliK replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    LOL yes they say B vitamins can make a false positive. I try to equate it with looking up your symptoms on WebMD they will say you have cancer and will be dead in a week. So trying to research what...

  14. Funny not Funny

    RNCaliK replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh my gosh your post made me laugh and feel relieved! Congratulations on having the finish line insight. It is so helpful to hear from people who have actually been through the testing and not just...

  15. Funny not Funny

    RNCaliK replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It has been the most stressful part of the probation so far Is the testing and worrying about false positives. I am a month and a half in and have had 4 urines and 1 blood test. When you Google what...

  16. Unencumbered license

    RNCaliK replied to Matt1977's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here in California it stays on your “record” for 10 years post dismissal from probation or diversion program. After 10 years you can apply to have it