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, With marijuana, even though it's legal at a state-level, marijuana is still FEDERALLY illegal and considered an illicit substance in the eyes of any regulatory board. So, using marijuana...

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

   RNigothis replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I just wanted to add that I do not have a SUD diagnosis either and my whole case was framed around mental health. But, because of the narcotics situation they still ended up giving me five years with...

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

   RNigothis replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I'm really sorry to hear you're having such a difficult experience—I can relate. Connecticut is definitely known for being strict when it comes to monitoring. I wanted to share a little about how my...

4. How to handle job until off probation

   RNigothis replied to PaddedCellLPN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hello there, I was thinking about moving on to Fresenius in the future, but just out of curiosity, how do you know about the nurses background or restrictions? Do they tell you, or it goes around...

5. How to handle job until off probation

   RNigothis replied to PaddedCellLPN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I'm really sorry you're going through this. What you described is heartbreaking: and it's not okay. Reading your consent order aloud in front of patients? That's not just bullying, that's a violation...

6. TPAPN Success Story

   RNigothis replied to TexTPAPN's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Hi TamRN27, Thanks for sharing your story—congrats on your baby! That's a huge life shift, and I can imagine balancing that with TPAPN adds a layer of complexity. You're right that most...

7. Non nursing jobs during monitoring

   RNigothis replied to smc26448's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Wow, this is terrible—and definitely not what I was told. If the issue is supposedly about being "unfit to practice,” didn't you say your provider already cleared you to return to work? That...

8. Non nursing jobs during monitoring

   RNigothis replied to smc26448's topic in Nurses Recovery

   They normally only restrict you from working in roles that require your nursing license. If you're working in a non-nursing position like a medical assistant or tech, you can usually take that job...

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

   RNigothis replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

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

    RNigothis replied to NurseGray's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have seen comments on here from people who worked as a nurse tech while in monitoring and then transitioned to work as a nurse at that same place. So, it is definitely possible. Have you tried...

11. Applying to new state

    RNigothis replied to sch76's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow, thanks for the TED Talk on lottery odds and exception-based analogies. I'm fully aware I'm not the blueprint — I never claimed to be, and the classic "you're just an exception" speech —...

12. Applying to new state

    RNigothis replied to sch76's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not entirely accurate what you said about "state A and B." Not all states work like that. You can COMPLETELY transfer to another state and get less monitoring time without having to be on the "hook"...

13. 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...

14. 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....

15. 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...