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  1. 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...

  2. Completed California intervention program

    NurseGray replied to Mnltr2021's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's awesome to hear, thank

  3. 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

  4. 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,...

  5. 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

  6. 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

  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. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is really random but I saw your post history, did you ever get tested for nicotine that you know

  20. Do they test for nicotine?

    NurseGray posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm located in Colorado. I asked my case manager and she said "I don't think so" but she didn't know for sure. Has anyone here used nicotine while getting drug tested for a monitoring

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's good to hear that you were able to make it through just by not drinking alcohol. It makes me feel a bit

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

    NurseGray replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you, this is a good reality

  23. End of Monitoring

    NurseGray replied to TXStrong's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for sharing this hopeful