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  1. Non alcoholic beer

    NurseGray posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I really like the taste of beer and I miss it. I'm gluten free so the non alcoholic options are limited. I found non alcoholic gluten free beer that is 0.2% alcohol. ChatGPT says I would have to...

  2. Non alcoholic beer

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I totally agree, the monitoring program stated clearly I have no concerning substance use and yet the Board makes me drug test anyway. They said it's basically the only way they can measure daily...

  3. Non alcoholic beer

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm actually not in the program for substances I'm in it for psychosis. But they make you drug test anyway even if you're in it for psychological reasons. I thought that was as low as it

  4. Non alcoholic beer

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow I didn't know they had tests that

  5. I am DONE! Finally

    NurseGray replied to Short LPN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you had any trouble finding jobs after finishing monitoring? Is it easier than finding jobs while in

  6. Officially Completed My Contract

    NurseGray replied to Yellowbird68's topic in Nurses Recovery

    How difficult has it been to get hired after completing monitoring? I'm worried about my job outlook for the rest of my life, even after

  7. Does being in a monitoring program make it harder to get nursing jobs for the rest of your life?

    NurseGray posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I was being investigated, I had to sign a cease practice agreement, which was reported to the NPDB. I imagine this will show permanently on the NPDB. Now I'm in a monitoring program, which I...

  8. Does being in a monitoring program make it harder to get nursing jobs for the rest of your life?

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow that is really disappointing to hear. I was hoping all of this would be behind me someday. Someone else in this thread is saying it's easy to find a job after monitoring. I want to find out where...

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

    NurseGray posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in a monitoring program for psychosis, not substance use. But I have to get UAs anyway, same as anyone else. I'm losing my mind over all the ways I could accidentally fail a drug test. I thought...

  10. Stories of RNs finding work after being placed into monitoring

    NurseGray posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi everyone, I am luckily going to begin the job search process soon now that I have entered monitoring. I am looking to hear some stories from you guys about your job searching strategies,...

  11. Completed California intervention program

    NurseGray replied to Mnltr2021's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's awesome to hear, thank

  12. Completed California intervention program

    NurseGray replied to Mnltr2021's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good to know, thank you. Do you know if people ever get hospital jobs after being in monitoring? Or do most people stay out of the hospital after something like this

  13. Stories of RNs finding work after being placed into monitoring

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So good to hear! Thank you for your

  14. Does being in a monitoring program make it harder to get nursing jobs for the rest of your life?

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for this! This gives me a lot of hope! I was worried that I accidentally flushed my entire career down the toilet by ending up on the

  15. Finding Work on a Clean License

    NurseGray replied to RNigothis's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's so good to hear that you were able to find an inpatient job! What specialty are you working

  16. Stories of RNs finding work after being placed into monitoring

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do you know anything about finding work after monitoring? Is it as hard as finding work during

  17. Completed California intervention program

    NurseGray replied to Mnltr2021's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Can I ask if employers will still know you were in the program even after you finish your monitoring agreement? I am worried because I was reported to the NPDB. I'm worried this will hurt my nursing...

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Im still living in constant fear of incidental exposure. It's so hard to convince myself that I can eat normal food. I'm missing out on social engagements because I'm so scared to eat food that I did...

  19. Stories of RNs finding work after being placed into monitoring

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's good to hear!! What do you like about dialysis? I've been considering it if I can't get a hospital

  20. Stories of RNs finding work after being placed into monitoring

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's really interesting insight! I never would have thought to do that. I may consider doing

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You're right, I've gotten into more of a groove now where I just check if I need to test every day, turn in reports, and that's it. I feel less worried about incidental

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Of course my full time job had to be the one that wasn't protected under FMLA. Otherwise that would've been the easy choice. I'm hoping I can transition to another role within the same organization...

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to quit it, it's PRN and I can only have one job in the program. I can't live off PRN pay and no

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It was virtual and it was pretty chill. Just answer honestly, especially about substances. I voluntarily entered into a 2 year contract, but the Board hasn't reviewed my case yet, so it could end up...

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you ever eaten ice cream while in monitoring? I know all flavors of ice cream have vanilla extract, but IDK if it's enough to test positive. I ask because I got a cold stone gift card right when...