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I would start where you are, meaning in the field you have been working (unless you are looking for a change). A member of the URAMP board will say that stigma does not exist and she welcomes nurses who are in a monitoring program. I found this to be false. There will be people who don't want to deal with it or have preconceived notions about any one in this situation. You just have to find someone who is willing to recognize that this doesn't define you as a person/nurse. I hope this helps you...this program is hard to deal with, for sure. I'm willing to connect. Good luck

@RNigothis, I do not actually "pass meds" but I prepare meds and it worked as my requirement. I just gave all the information, explaining to SARP (now URAMP) that I follow the "rights" of medication administration. My contract stated that upon successful completion of the program the restrictions would go away, and my license now just has "current" with no mention of the non-disciplinary action as it did while I was in the program. It does not change until you have been officially discharged from the program. Stay strong!

I am sorry your wife finds herself in this situation. I am currently in the program due to a similar sounding situation where no laws were broken (no drug diversion/patient issues). If she has not already signed on with SARP & you are able, I would strongly consider getting at lawyer to avoid it (I wish I would have). All you can do is plug along and check their boxes. SARP does not care about any work she has done prior to entering into the contract with them. They want proof of everything (the only way to prove sobriety is through a compliance program). If time continues to drag on, you might want to look into finding a compliance program on your own to document sobriety. Keep all records. All that being said, I am working as a nurse in my desired field and plugging along with all the SARP requirements. It is a major pain and nothing happens in a timely fashion. I just keep telling myself that the end is in sight. I would be willing to connect but I can't figure out how to private message you on this platform. Best wishes

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I'd love to connect with you. If you're interested/willing please contact me.

I'm was also under the impression that the program is 3 years unless there are violations

Hi there, I have just become aware of you all who are also in MA SARP. I've been looking to connect with others dealing with this program and its strife. Unfortunately, I am having trouble figuring out how to connect privately with y'all. Any guidance would be appreciated.