RNigothis

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

   RNigothis replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi! I am in HAVEN as well. When I was talking to you yesterday, I wanted to ask you what program you were from, because I just had this feeling we were from the same program. When I first started...

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

   RNigothis replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi Love, So it all depends on what your program requires. Suppose they are strict about having their third-party evaluator conduct that initial evaluation; then, most likely, you will need it....

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

   RNigothis replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I second that! They will evaluate you and see if you have a SUD diagnosis, and will either frame your case around mental health, which could potentially give you fewer years for a contract, or if they...

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

   RNigothis replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Yes, you should disclose even if you are not providing direct patient care. If you are using your RN license to work, you have to disclose. When I first started, I was under the impression that if I...

5. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

   RNigothis replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

   @Tyson @SBegonia Does the consent order say the reason for it? I.e.,

6. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

   RNigothis replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

   @SBegonia thank you once again for replying. I've been doing well the last months navigating this, but there are days like today where my mom races. I try to ground myself, but sometimes I just want...

7. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

   RNigothis replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

   @SBegonia Thank you so much for being open and honest — your message really resonated with me. It means a lot to hear from someone who's been through URAMP and understands the real-world...

8. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

   RNigothis replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

   @Tyson thank you very much again for being so kind and taking the time to answer my questions. You are blessing, and just made me feel 100%

9. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

   RNigothis replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

   @SBegonia you honestly just made my day, week, and month! You have no idea! I was wondering if you had any recommendations as to where I should look for work once I am allowed to

10. MA SARP

    RNigothis replied to PsychRN67's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @Nitti978 thank you very much for this information. I was wondering if you knew that when you are allowed to work, does your license status change from "non-disciplinary restriction" to...

11. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

    RNigothis replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @Tyson thank you very much for this valuable information. Sorry to bother you, but I was wondering if, when you are allowed to practice, your license changes from "non-disciplinary restriction" to...

12. Back to Work in Massachusetts

    RNigothis posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear Nurses, Can anyone in MA recommend places that will hire nurses in monitoring with a narcs restriction? Any facilities I should know about, and it could be anywhere as long as I can...

13. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

    RNigothis replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello everyone, I know this is an old thread, but I hope someone is still watching it. Does anyone know if working in dialysis counts towards the 1 year required to work for the program?...

14. SARP-Massachusettes~alternative to discipline

    RNigothis replied to 2010rn42's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello everyone, I know this is an old thread, but I hope someone is still watching it. Does anyone know if working in dialysis counts towards the 1 year required to work for the program?...

15. Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Substance Addiction Recovery Program (SARP) - Evaluator Help

    RNigothis replied to Chas Soprano's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello everyone, I know this is an old thread, but I hope someone is still watching it. Does anyone know if working in dialysis counts towards the 1 year required to work for the program?...