NurseJackie69

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  1. Hair test for ETG (alcohol metabolite)

    NurseJackie69 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, I am sure because self ordering websites linked to Labcorp use 20, but those are Not Monitoring Programs. You can do the self test from many websites and order it yourself and it goes to Labcorp...

  2. Seeking advice

    NurseJackie69 replied to Nursing2026's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You asked for an opinion on what to do. I can tell you what I would do based on info you provided. 1. I would go to PHP, enter your states monitoring program, and skip the 2nd eval. 2. I...

  3. Finding Work on a Clean License

    NurseJackie69 replied to RNigothis's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Depends on the individual and the state regarding how your contract/consent order is written. Most require quarterly reports for the entire duration. Some only require quarterly reports for one or 2...

  4. Hair test for ETG (alcohol metabolite)

    NurseJackie69 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    USTDL, less than 5 pg/mg is assistance, 7 to 30 is usage, greater than 30 is chronic use. Quest and Labcorp use the same cutoffs as the USDTL above. Basically, in a monitoring program, if you...

  5. Hair test for ETG (alcohol metabolite)

    NurseJackie69 replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ETG and Peth are two different metabolites. It doesn't take much alcohol at all to test positive for ETG in the Urine if you have had as little as 2 swallows of Coors Light. One beer is automatic...

  6. Working with stipulations

    NurseJackie69 replied to backtowork's topic in Nurses Recovery

    The overwhelming majority of places will pay you based on a pay scale when hired and will not penalize you with decreased pay because of a substance abuse background. But, they can possibly and...

  7. PETH testing

    NurseJackie69 replied to Heatherlynn76's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do NOT start drinking, but keep in mind most recovery programs know that many nurses coming into the program will not have clean urine or blood or hair or nails. They aren't robots. They know this....

  8. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

    NurseJackie69 replied to ApriLRNTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm speaking in absolutes for Her Specific Situation because of the factors surrounding it. 1. Diversion at work, which she said she did. When you divert at work, the odds are overwhelming that...

  9. How to answer reports with life changes or health issues

    NurseJackie69 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Folks, in my opinion, stop answering yes to listing life changes on your monthly or quarterly reports to the board unless it's obvious, such as, Diagnosed with MS or Heart Disease, etc. When you list...

  10. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

    NurseJackie69 replied to ApriLRNTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't doubt your story, but to be clear, your Case Manager (one person) allowed you to take opiates. There is a Difference in your case manager (who is one person) and TPAPN. Because your case...

  11. Suspending a license"with stay" and going into other health care Google [Michigan]?

    NurseJackie69 replied to Blinkyvx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If there's any chance you are staying in the Healthcare Field, you WILL end up in monitoring, whether you do Dental, Medicine, Physical Therapy, PA. Save your money from an attorney and get into some...

  12. CA early termination of probation

    NurseJackie69 replied to Tuknot55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's tough for the programs to change or any real meaningful change to occur. For Starters. Here are the reasons why change is tough and likely will never happen, or happen at a turtle pace taking...

  13. CA early termination of probation

    NurseJackie69 replied to Tuknot55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They need that money. The longer it takes to make a decision, the longer you remain in the program which means.........they are getting that money. Criminal in my opinion. the decision should be...

  14. How do people even make it through the monitoring program?

    NurseJackie69 replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Every now and then, I would get sent a document to sign by my program manager because the beauracrats were "updating" one of their stupid policies. One time, I had to send in my "job description." It...

  15. How do people even make it through the monitoring program?

    NurseJackie69 replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Mentally, try your best not to give the monitoring program Power. Stop being the victim in one sense (not to say BON's aren't riddled with corruption because many of them are) but if you wake up...

  16. How do people even make it through the monitoring program?

    NurseJackie69 replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    4 things to make it through. It's inconvenient, but doable. 1. Don't miss check ins, period. Simply put, do NOT miss check ins. It opens you up on their radar and raises your profile. You want to...

  17. Affinity Testing Process

    NurseJackie69 replied to Smit5292's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Proof testing is no longer a thing in MOST states. Yes, some states still have it, but most no longer allow it since the Covid Crisis resolved. My state stopped it 2 and half years ago. The states...

  18. Zyrtec

    NurseJackie69 replied to Smit5292's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I asked my program manager years ago about the medication guide which is very useful to have and served as a great guide. He told me that even though the Class A medications in the guide are listed as...

  19. Zyrtec

    NurseJackie69 replied to Smit5292's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Caution withe above medication guide. Yes, Recovery Trek uses the same thing as posted above, as does Affinity, BUT.....your monitoring program Within your state also has their own restrictions that...

  20. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

    NurseJackie69 replied to ApriLRNTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Knowing what I know about long term opioid use, I would have surgery again. As for your own monitoring program, the BON will not allow it IF you live in the same state because monitoring is more than...

  21. Applying to new state

    NurseJackie69 replied to sch76's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, to answer the original question, you certainly can move to a new state and get "Accepted" by the new states BON. The problem is, you are unfortunately "Still Accepted" by your original state that...

  22. Applying to new state

    NurseJackie69 replied to sch76's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have said this 10 times on here and will say it 11 times. As of 2025, when you move from State A to State B. Yes, State B (the state you move to) will do your monitoring and report your drug tests to...

  23. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

    NurseJackie69 replied to ApriLRNTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One more thing. Be careful which lawyers you choose. For nurses reading this, you want a nurse lawyer. Every state has them. Try to get one of these. Why? Here's the perfect...

  24. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

    NurseJackie69 replied to ApriLRNTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Depends on the person, and the state and what you did. All 3 matter. For example, in Michigan if you have a DUI or substance abuse issue that in no way effected work or your job and you didn't divert...

  25. Anyone allowed to stay on pain management on TPAPN?

    NurseJackie69 replied to ApriLRNTX's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, you can be a teacher. How to become one and I am NOT telling you what to do. I am telling you what I would do IF I wanted to be a teacher. 1. I would do nothing with the BON other than asking...