dancinginthedark

Latest Activity

1. Hair follicle tests

   dancinginthedark replied to Purplenurse123's topic in Nurses Recovery

   For our program, there is one in the beginning and one near the

2. Is it even worth it?

   dancinginthedark replied to CoffeeYogaNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

   One case manager told us that monitoring is punitive. It really meant a lot to have someone simply acknowledge that, like a weight off my shoulders. That said, if you can afford not to work, or...

3. Affinity/Spectrum PETH question

   dancinginthedark replied to respiratory1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I would ask your case manager. In my program, it's roughly every 3 months. Everyone gets PETH tests, not just those who are in monitoring for alcohol related issues. If you get a dilute urine,...

4. Private consent order

   dancinginthedark replied to Nursebae2024's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Yeah, it's not the same as being on probation. That would show on your license. Technically, when you're in monitoring, you have an unencumbered license. I think because it's voluntary vs when they...

5. Hair Follicle Testing in Monitoring Programs

   dancinginthedark replied to Sick of nursing 101's topic in Nurses Recovery

   No, they don't check for alcohol. It's not reliable test for that. Just fyi, if you're a heavy drinker, the peth test can show up positive after a month. I went through binge drinking episode and took...

6. Ramp nurse recovery program nj

   dancinginthedark replied to Anthony Chipoletti's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Usually some point in the 90 day period. I'm not sure when, but it's typically in first month. It can show up to 90 days if I'm not mistaken, so it makes sense to have it done sooner rather than...

7. Ramp nurse recovery program nj

   dancinginthedark replied to Anthony Chipoletti's topic in Nurses Recovery

   How expensive is it? RAMP costs ~ $360/month ($4,400/yr). Evaluation is one time out-of-pocket cost ($500-$1000). If you have to do treatment of any kind, you can go to provider in your...

8. False positive peth

   dancinginthedark replied to Jtc4583's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Yes, this is true! It also does not matter if you have a subsequent negative test. The positive test stands on its

9. Testing on Holidays

   dancinginthedark posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   Does your program test on major holidays? Christmas, NYE, Easter,

10. False positive peth

    dancinginthedark replied to Jtc4583's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Our program does not do hair tests for alcohol, because it is unreliable. I think this is all great advise, but it isn't true that the case manager doesn't know that hair tests are unreliable. My case...

11. Ramp nurse recovery program nj

    dancinginthedark replied to Anthony Chipoletti's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Nope, everyone has to undergo RAMP if you have an arrest. There is a chance you will be allowed to get your license after the 90 day period of evaluation. They will make you see a counselor, who may...

12. New to Monitoring

    dancinginthedark replied to ragdolls0713's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can believe it. I always think "this is the attorney general's office". I assume that they have access to all government records. Our program allows for per diem jobs, but you cannot have more than...

13. Finding Per Diem Work

    dancinginthedark posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm in a bit of a bind where I have a part time non-nursing job that I need to keep, but also looking for per diem work as a nurse. Is it harder or the same to get a per diem job? Also, I've never...

14. Letter from the board about noncompliance

    dancinginthedark replied to Keke2123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, in our program, it still has to be approved by the case manager even if it was prescribed. It depends if it's a PRN. For those, there is a good chance that if it has any potential for abuse they...

15. Last 8 weeks testing

    dancinginthedark replied to Nursinggirl17's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my program, they tell you that higher level testing will be completed as you near end of contract. There is at least one hair or nail