Recovering RN

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 call in and get a code. Also, the sensitivity of the...

I completed VA-HPMP 5 year monitoring program. If anyone has any questions or just need to talk or vent let me know. It is a tedious program and often times you can do everything right and things still pop up and you just gotta keep on the course and...

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 once I had completed IOP, was enrolled in therapy ...

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

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 suggested I switch over to DC as it was much more len...

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 option. Also of note, have you sought treatment and sta...

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 Talamante is a lawyer that many work with in theses ...

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 up with your lawyer before the hearing so she can ...

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 meaning no restrictions etc. As far as being place...

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 thus far. As far as the travel with HPMP its only...

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 OK. Testing, I believe, is within 250 miles of V...

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 to be dismantled and reconstructed to truly help pe...

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 needed to attend an outpatient IOP, have individual ...

The eval will likely determine what the board decides. If they suggest HPMP or treatment, you can appeal to the board, and then you do go in front of the board. Everything comes down to what the eval shows. I had a real problem, and ultimately, the ...

Your lawyer will instruct you what to do. Have you been contacted by the investigator yet? They will contact you and ask you a series of questions. They will also ask you who your counsel is. They will recommend to the board what to do. If they sugge...

What state are you in? If you tested positive while on the job you may have to enter the program. It all depends on your state and your board of nursing.

They are very, very specific about the requirements. It must be exactly as they say, and your monitor must agree to be able to do as they request. I lived in NoVA. I did a call center triage and they approved that. I know two other girls who also did...

Was this in Virginia? It is in the contract that you agree to do all the minutia paperwork and one time however she def would have been given warnings. My employer often was late and they would email me 2 or more times before threatening any discipli...

Good luck. You'll get there and thank you. Hang in there.

I believe it depends on your specific circumstances. None of my reports or records were ever public or posted. I was granted a "stay" and nothing would ever be made public unless I failed to hold up my end of the contract and violated my terms. It wa...

The only time I heard of anyone being asked to go back in for evals and return for treatment was when there was a relapse and positive screens meaning truly positive screens. I had a few issues with abnormal screens and was never asked to have any ev...

I think it likely depends on how your state and board of nursing handle things. In Virginia you can be granted a "stay" which means if you comply with all the requirements and have no violations or severe infractions that are taken to the board durin...

What I mean by doing things right is I was completely sober, did an IOP, attended therapy, was very involved in a 12-step program, had a sponsor, and had my own sponsees I was and still am in a full-blown recovery program and working the program dail...

I've completed the program and would be happy to chat or answer questions anyone has.

@meg55 I completed the program in May of 23 and I have 5.5 years of sobriety as well. Let me know if you have any questions or need info.