Recovering RN

Recovering RN has 27 years experience.

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1. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

   Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   It's not worth the abnormal read it could cause. Lotions and shampoos are very unlikely to cause an issue but hand sanitizer I would not touch. For my face, I used a mix of castor oil and rose hemp...

2. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

   Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   What state are you in Shanele? In VA, the handbook is very, very specific and clear. It can be very overwhelming in the beginning but as Healer 555 said it does get better. As far as products and...

3. Recovery Trek - Test Options

   Recovering RN replied to RecoveryRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Honestly they could run anywhere from $35 up to $111. The deeper into the program the more expensive it got. Toward the end, more expensive specialty tests were

4. Recovery Trek - Test Options

   Recovering RN replied to RecoveryRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   My program also used Recovery Trek and used letters. After a few years, based on cost, you could figure out what was higher/multiple drug panels. Kratom, for us, was a specialty test, and we had to...

5. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

   Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I could not work in healthcare at all. I worked retail for about 4 months. I signed my contract in May. I started my IOP in July. Completed IOP that fall. I had to do individual and group therapy and...

6. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

   Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I did VA HPMP it was rough. 5 years but I made it

7. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

   Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I do not know specifics, only that DC is, I believe, 3 years. I was in VA HPMP and needed a DC license. When I spoke with the program rep in DC for permission for VA to continue monitoring me, she...

8. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

   Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   If your Texas license isn't free and clear of any issues, Virginia will not issue a license. Virginia's program is 5 years. DC's program is much more lenient and shorter, not sure if that is an...

9. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

   Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Not to scare you, but often times what the evaluation recommends is what they go with, but your situation is unique, especially since they have not restricted you from working at this point. Eileen...

10. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

    Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would guess your lawyer doesn't want to make any type of guess on outcome. There really isn't much more than the substance abuse evaluation that you can do. I would just be honest make sure to sync...

11. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

    Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Usually, when it says yes, then there is another "something" to click on that shows what it is. Typically it is an order, or what probation or restrictions if any are. If your license is unencumbered...

12. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

    Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would just keep living life and praying it all works out. An informal meeting sounds like a slap on the wrist and possibly a written warning. I don't think your license will be affected if it hasn't...

13. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

    Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's hard to say, but with this much time and the BON knowing you are practicing, I think it's likely a probation or reprimand but not the program. I would just pray on it and I think it will turn out...

14. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

    Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm surprised it's taken this long. But you are still working as an RN? That, I believe, goes in your favor. To be honest, HPMP is not great. It's a very archaic and cookie-cutter program that needs...

15. Completed VA HPMP... Have Questions? Let me know!

    Recovering RN replied to Recovering RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I was granted what the board calls a "stay" which means my license was not suspended but I had to follow any and all recommendations by HPMP and complete the program . One of the stipulations was I...