passionate RN

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

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

   Thank you so much RecoveringRN. I have accepted it if they make me do HPMP but I really hope I can avoid it and compromise on something else. I really appreciate all of your advice! I will reach out...

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

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

   I had the substance abuse evaluation and the counselor says I don't have a substance abuse problem but I'm at high risk for one. She made it out like the HPMP is the best outcome for me, but I'm...

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

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

   Oh I got a new job, I'm not at the hospital that reported me. Yeah it does seem like all I can do is continuing education and wait till the informal hearing and stay positive. Yes I hope the board...

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

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

   What does it mean if it is a reprimand or probation? Regardless it sounds like I will lose my job and not be able to work in the hospital although I have been working in the hospital okay since all...

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

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

   I feel like my lawyer hasn't guided me much. She did suggest I get references from people at work/life. She is going to schedule my substance abuse evaluation. Otherwise I feel left on my own. I asked...

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

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

   Hello, yes I am anxious about it all. I don't want to come across like it's not a big deal but you're right, I should not seem so overwhelmed by it. I should show them I am going about life okay,...

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

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

   What if they think I have a mental health illness? I will be getting an evaluation done soon and hopefully it shows I am okay and it really was a one time isolated incident. I love my family,...

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

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

   Yes I have a lawyer. I stopped drinking since the mistake I made and I hope the Board sees I have learned so much from this and do not need to do the

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

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

   There is a "yes" but no other information yet. Although it's not for weeks, I am very nervous for the informal hearing. I'm nervous because I care and I take my job and life seriously. I hope the...

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

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

    Now when I look up my license it says "yes" to additional information. Is there any chance I can still get the ICU job or the background check showing that will be a red flag and keep me from it? It...

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

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

    Thank you so much Recovering RN. I will keep living life and pray it all works out. I am not so sure how the process works and if it's different for everyone individually and if an informal hearing...

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

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

    I'm still not sure what a reprimand or probation may entail, they could still take my license away for X amount of time. And the new ICU job I just got I might lose. It's a dream job for me, I can't...

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

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

    My lawyer and the board investigator we met up with are aware I got a new job. There are no investigations showing on my license on the public page. I'm afraid if it will change. I saw on the BON site...

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

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

    How was it not being allowed to work as an RN? Did you have time for another job, would they let you? How was it applying to jobs as an RN once they let

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

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

    How was the HPMP? Were you able to have a life outside of work and HPMP? It sounds like a lot with the IOP, group and individual therapy, and drug testing. They were concerned of my behavior but I...