Scared2020

Scared2020

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  1. I Need Help

    Scared2020 replied to BirdieMay04's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hate this for you! My history is also public with my state board although I diverted. I was able to pass a background check and I currently work with children. I disclosed to the HR lady that I...

  2. KNAP and Sponsorship during COVID

    Scared2020 replied to ab12345's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I’m one of the Lionrock hosts and I’m very happy to hear you had a good experience! Please keep coming

  3. Anyone recovering by choice?

    Scared2020 replied to tachyallday's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You are doing amazing! One day at a

  4. License Suspension

    Scared2020 replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You don’t need an attorney to file. But when I read up it’s says you have to be ineligible to work doing almost anything...which is not true for me at all. I’m sure you need a physician to...

  5. Anyone recovering by choice?

    Scared2020 replied to tachyallday's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you tried therapy? I like NA/AA but there are online SMART recovery meetings. if you do decide inpatient, like the previous poster said I would take a leave from work and not...

  6. License Suspension

    Scared2020 replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in Minnesota. I am still in outpatient treatment and have not been approved safe to practice yet. I did not apply for unemployment because one of my state’s rules is you cannot...

  7. License Suspension

    Scared2020 replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you both SO much. I was feeling really down the other day and your kind words mean so much. I know I’ll get through this, one day at a time. I will never give

  8. Vivitrol

    Scared2020 replied to WVRN2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Your case manager probably determines the length of time or refers that decision to your doctor. I would just ask your

  9. Is PMHNP license post discipline possible?

    Scared2020 replied to DBirrRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    PERMANENT? God I hate these programs/boards of nursing so much. sorry I don’t have answers but congratulations on your recovery and keep fighting the good

  10. Where do I start?

    Scared2020 replied to tenacious_B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you contacted the BON in either state to see what the requirements

  11. Affinity drug testing

    Scared2020 replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jesus this makes me so grateful...my testing is just the cost of postage at my treatment center ($14) plus the lab fee of $20. I started monitoring 9/14 and have only been called twice. we call...

  12. Double the trouble

    Scared2020 replied to n22885's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That has to be the worst advice from a lawyer I have ever heard! What in the world....does this lawyer specialize in nursing action?? I also diverted. I am undergoing 4 years of monitoring...

  13. Monitoring (voluntary) vs. probation

    Scared2020 replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How many times did you not document controlled meds properly? Why did this

  14. New Grad in recovery, is PNAP mandatory?

    Scared2020 replied to futurenurse123456's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with the above. Keep quiet! Sober for 8 years is an awesome accomplishment, don’t give them any reason to make you undergo

  15. Monitoring (voluntary) vs. probation

    Scared2020 replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I ended up with a 4 year monitoring contract through my state’s alternative to discipline. That ended up meaning outpatient treatment, daily call ins for random UAs (Monday-Saturday), 12 months no...

  16. Monitoring (voluntary) vs. probation

    Scared2020 replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hell no. Hire a lawyer and make them try to prove it. I diverted, self reported. You don’t want this if you don’t need it. (I need it or I probably would’ve ended up

  17. MONITORING or CASE, please HELP!

    Scared2020 replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    As someone who DID divert I would never go into monitoring unless I had a problem. if I were you I’d hire a lawyer and fight it every step of the

  18. What questions are asked at substance abuse eval?

    Scared2020 replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My questions were similar to what Hppy said. But I was recommended for outpatient (THANK GOD) even though I diverted AND had a positive urine test. It largely depends on the state but since you are...

  19. IPRP

    Scared2020 replied to Ashnikolk's topic in Nurses Recovery

    sorry I’m not familiar with that program but I know this board gets slow sometimes Looks like a peth test can show alcohol for 3-12 days after 1 drink. do you have a case manager you can call? A...

  20. Minnesota- HPSP....Anyone else?

    Scared2020 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello all. I’ve been reading a ton of old threads and could only find one based on HPSP (only one comment and a couple years old). I’m just wondering if anyone around is also in the MN recovery...

  21. Minnesota- HPSP....Anyone else?

    Scared2020 replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah I don’t think I would go back. I worked at a large hospital and supposedly they kept me eligible to rehire but even if that’s true it’s way too

  22. Minnesota- HPSP....Anyone else?

    Scared2020 replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, I received my contract. • Outpatient treatment (I have my intake evaluation 9/1. The place I chose allows Zoom out patient which is nice). I have no idea for how long but I’m hoping a...

  23. Minnesota- HPSP....Anyone else?

    Scared2020 replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Still waiting....I received the letter from the assessor with her recommendation: basically outpatient classes 3x a week THANK GOD. I’ve been going to Zoom meetings daily to get a start on my 90/90...

  24. Help from Florida nurses!

    Scared2020 replied to BeachBum247's topic in Nurses Recovery

    im sorry, not in your state but I have to say... Inpatient for weed? That is ridiculous! I am so sorry you are going through this. You’ll be in my thoughts

  25. Minnesota- HPSP....Anyone else?

    Scared2020 replied to Scared2020's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had my rule 25 chemical assessment done today. It wasn’t bad. Lots of questions. In the end she said she wouldn’t need to recommend me for inpatient treatment which was a relief (as long as...