Congratulations!! OMG...for thc!? These scenarios really infuriate me! Things need to change. I know now they can't base anything on "moral turpitude" ...ridiculous that they ever could!! Pot is legal...
Do PNAP and stay in compliance with them. It's the only way to ever practice again. They are gonna say you have to do inpt rehab, no matter what, so prepare yourself for that. They say self reporting...
RNs should get together and sue Epic, or someone. Not kidding!! This is very serious and you should have never had to submit drug tests, emotional turmoil and fear, and possibly of losing so much over...
I learned so much starting in the trauma ICU. It's challenging, but if you like a challenge and codes are your adrenaline fix....it's for you! The ED would be awesome too, especially for...
Look into travel nursing. Amazing pay and you don't feel stuck in the workplace situations. Or, there are SO many different types of nursing jobs out there. Don't give up! Also, don't think you have...
I'm sorry that happened. That's how they get you, even when it's volunteered. The get you with the question when you renew. IDK how they found out about it, but I've learned to assume that nothing...
From my understanding, and certainly with the PA program, they will NOT work with you. Which is sad. We go into these programs desperate for one professional to understand, empathize, and help us...
I think report should be given in a quiet area where you both can sit...and listen! Not where the patient is! Unless the are critical and it's warranted. Otherwise, exactly what you said happens....
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As long as you aren't put on the oig exclusions list! Then you cannot work anywhere that works with medicare/medicaid....in any capacity, not just nursing. ? Be aware of that and how long you must...
They don't want anyone who ever had a substance problem to work as a nurse again, imo. Even if you do not go with the money making program of pnap, and you get sober with years of recovery and...
Do it! But really consider all the pros and cons and don't do it only for the money. You own your license...take care of it and yourself. You don't owe prospective employees anything. Tell them that...
I understand what you are saying and I agree with you, in that it does not impair your ability in any way, once you've reached a therapeutic maintenance level. I am a RN with a suspended license...
I know this is an old post, but just for future readers....anywhere you apply will do a drug screen and you'll have to disclose it. Yes, they can refer you to the
Ohhh I had an attorney too....paid him thousands and he didn't/couldn't do *** and knew it before taking my money. Then when the criminal charges came up he wanted another few thousand to help me...
I couldn't do all that was required in pnap so I was ruled out as non compliant before I really even got started. It wouldn't have mattered anyway because the hospital I was at charged me...