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  1. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I recently attempted suicide at work. I used waste meds and was found in the bathroom. Everyone believed I was getting high, which I did not dispute because I was worried they would place me under a...

  2. Be Careful With Vacation in Monitoring

    Sam_0896 replied to solarex's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for mentioning this. I requested 3 weeks vacation but it is abroad. I didn't even think to ask if that meant my time would be longer as a

  3. Glad to be here with you guys!

    Sam_0896 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am one month into a 5 year contract. I strangely do not feel bad at all about being in the monitoring program, but I also recognize I don't have any financial stressors. I do think the cost burden...

  4. Monitoring agencies and “professional programs"

    Sam_0896 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My state (Nnj) starts with a 90 day evaluation period during which you have to get a very expensive SUD evaluation (~$900). It is a regular meeting with a professional and they send a report to the...

  5. How to cope with shame?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you so much! This comment made my

  6. What does it mean “test requires assistance”?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah that is what happened. It was apparently supposed to be sent to usdtl and they told me to go to this facility that had the chain of custody forms for the

  7. What does it mean “test requires assistance”?

    Sam_0896 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I got this at check in with Affinity. I'm confused what it means: "You have been selected for a test requiring further assistance. You must contact Affinity eHealth by phone to proceed. " I...

  8. How to cope with shame?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am at the starting line now. I figured it will take me a while to get used to it. Thankfully the others in group are very chatty so time passes quickly. I just know I can come across as kind of...

  9. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ahh so if you're suicidal don't divert meds because that will mean they'll give you the max stint. It isn't the worst, take good care of you and do your best to get help. give yourself a chance...

  10. Peth after 20 days

    Sam_0896 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most likely it will be negative but there is zero guarantee. The half life is 4.5

  11. anyone know about DC

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you! The website is pretty barebones. I checked the nurse practice act and there is minimum info available, but I think it is separate from MD. I want to move to DC, and am desperate to get the...

  12. anyone know about DC

    Sam_0896 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm just curious what has been people's experience. I am licensed in three states, and one is DC. I have been trying to find out more about the monitoring program in DC but so far there is very little...

  13. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I spoke with an attorney who specializes in license defense. She told me that there was no reason to think severe depression would lead to suspension or any harsh punishment vs SUD. I just...

  14. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Ahhh OK I don't have SUD. I don't even drink alcohol because I'm allergic. I thought you meant that they would revoke my license bc I am depressed. I didn't do inpatient hospitalization, but in my...

  15. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Really? we were taught that BON is not our friend, and is there to protect the public from nurses. So I have no preconceived notions here that I am going to be treated with kindness. What happened to...

  16. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow so sorry that happened to you. did your state have an alternative to discipline program? My states' program is for SUD and mental health, so I assume that depression would not lead me to lose my...

  17. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah I know but what am I gonna do? The thing is I know what it's like from the other side, and that people who suffer from addiction are often in denial. On top of that, working in the ER you get all...

  18. Hair Test at Evaluation

    Sam_0896 replied to KoreyB's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hair tests don't evaluate how much or how often you drink. Reading through this board it seems that there is no reasonable amount but I would imagine that if your blood and urine tests are clean, then...

  19. Managing chronic insomnia with RX meds while on TPAPN?

    Sam_0896 replied to AesthesiaSeeker's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am wondering how this turned out. I have an adderall prescription for ADHD that I've been taking for 10 years. I recently quit adderall in anticipation of my board reaching out regarding monitoring....

  20. NJ RAMP - What is peer support group like?

    Sam_0896 replied to santi_05's topic in Nurses Recovery

    From what I've learned, it is rather depressing. There is not much else one can do other than put on a brave face and try to get through it. It seems like RAMP is best suited for nurses who suffer...

  21. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They couldn't but at the time I was very afraid that they might. I mean I loved my hospital but I have witnessed security body slam a patient before. So I didn't put anything past

  22. Has anyone MOVED while in program?

    Sam_0896 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just wanted some advice or wondered if anyone would be willing to share their experience. I was planning to move to WI for a non-nursing job. I didn't plan to get a license there but realize...

  23. Has anyone been referred for mental health?

    Sam_0896 replied to Sam_0896's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you! I contacted a nurse attorney to explore my options here. I don't think the BON will suspend my license because the AtD program here includes mental illness. This is just my guess based on...