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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...

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

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

    My lawyer and I already met with the investigator for the board. Now the board wants to have an informal hearing. I hope it doesn't go further than that, it is all nervewracking and I will really do...

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

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

    Sorry I'm confused, your license was never "suspended" but you probably lost your job if you couldn't work as an RN for x amount of months? I'm afraid to lose my job and I just applied to a new job...

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

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

    I really really appreciate all of your advice Recovering RN! I have learned so much from the mistake it makes me never want to drink again. I realize what could have gone wrong at work and thankfully...

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

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

    My lawyer suggested I get an alcohol use disorder eval and she suggested I get a 6month eval from my manager, she hasn't suggested anything else. Is there anything else I can do? I took a 4 hour Drug...

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

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

    I'm in Virginia. It really was an isolated incident and I haven't drank since the incident. I hope they see that. That was not my character, not at

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

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

    Yes they drug tested me. How do I find an evaluator? Yes I do have a lawyer. I really want to show the Board I recognize my awful choice to go to work, it was wrong, I will never let it happen again,...

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

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

    Yes. Is there anything I can do now to show the board I will never let this happen

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

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

    Hello, I made a one time mistake drinking the night before work and showed up to work hungover. I rarely drink, it was one horrible mistake. I am worried they will have me do the HPMP. How expensive...