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I agree with everyone else. Some jobs seem like the other people are out to get you. Maybe try finding a different job where you fit in better. It's not worth what it will do to your self esteem, there are a million other jobs out there. And who wants to work in a hostile environment anyway?!

I got my list of evaluators to choose from for IPN...any recommendations? I got LW from Tampa, GR and ST from Gainesville.

@OhNoUhOhRNYeah but what was your offense and what did you say or do to get through the evaluation to get the 2 most IOP?

How did you get IOP? I need to know what to say in evaluation to avoid inpatient treatment

I at least need outpatient...any advice on how to get through the evaluation with least recommendations?

Don't give up! I am in Florida. Plenty of jobs but there were quite a bit of hiring freezes for a while. If new grads can get jobs, you certainly should be able to with experience. Besides, it's not like you don't have a legitimate reason for the lapse in employment. I would stick with hospitals, the longer you stay out the harder it is to get back in. Good luck!

Will they request medical records? I have no issue from my primary but beyond that I don't want them to know, may have incriminating info

I am just starting the process. I'm terrified of this happening to me. I'm so sorry this is happening to you and I pray that you find a solution and I don't have to do inpatient. From what I have heard there are few options for us in the entire state. I think us nurses as a whole should unite and try to change this, making treatment more attainable and recovery possible. You try to make things right and they are fighting against you, makes no sense to me...

I finished my FNP a year ago. The stress of working full-time, supporting my family, and going to school full-time is basically how I ended up getting into trouble. I am now just entering the monitoring program so I will unlikely ever get to even practice as an NP. It saddens me that I worked so hard and put my family through hell and for what?! I'm thankful though I at least have a job and am trying to stay positive that God has something else planned for me.

Thanks for the advice. I will be praying that there is no hair test up front and will try to keep it short and sweet ? On another note, I have been blessed! My employer is not terminating me and said that they want to help me get through this and get paid in the process. What a relief! That's what years of excellent work has gotten me and being honest with them. They have every right to shut the door in my face, I committed a serious offense but I am so fortunate to work for a compassionate organization....I can not screw this up

I am not in Maryland but in the same boat. I called to self report today but had to leave a message. I am so terrified. I live in Florida and have heard horror stories about the program. My lawyer made it sound like it won't be that bad but the stories I have heard here are the opposite. Best of luck to you! BTW, any advice on how to tell my husband what is going on? He is going to kill me!

Hi, I was caught in a narcotic diversion at work. I was compliant with the employer and am pending urine results and official word on employment status. I can not believe I got into the mess but I am willing to fix it. I do admit there is a problem and can probably benefit from the restrictions and monitoring. However, I am absolutely terrified of what lies ahead. I called today to IPN to self report. I had consulted a lawyer and he advised that self reporting was probably my best option but not to disclose to IPN the details of why I was referred in the first place. My questions are then: 1) how to do you get through the evaluation, etc without being forthcoming if you are in fact guilty? 2) how honest do you need to be and at what point? 3) What if I play it off like I don't have a problem but my hair follicle test is positive, then what? I am not afraid to admit to myself of my problems, or do what it takes to help myself. I just do not want to get stuck in a lengthy and costly rehab and am trying to make this the least painful as possible. I am currently supporting my family and have small children and I worry how we are going to make it through. If I can get back to work as soon as possible, the better. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!