foraneman

foraneman

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  1. CRNA's! Did your program have a strong clinical component?

    foraneman replied to sleepyrasrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You are VERY correct regarding the wide variety of clinical experience gained in various programs. In some, you struggle to meet the minimum regional anesthesia, central line and open heart...

  2. Did you become a CCRN before CRNA?

    foraneman replied to HighNursingGoals's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No, I did not become a CCRN first. Of course I also only worked in an ICU for 9 months prior to going to CRNA school....20 years

  3. One year CRNA program?

    foraneman replied to MsHazel's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The 4 semester possibility you refer to is for individuals who are ALREADY CRNAs, and who want to obtain a Master's degree (if you went to school 20 years ago you likely graduated with a BS as no...

  4. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    foraneman replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    debnky~ Unfortunately your situation did not leave you much choice. By state law you MUST report to the BON any felony convictions. If you do not, the next time you renew and a background check is...

  5. failed drug test by First Lab

    foraneman replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Again, was this an EtG, or was it a regular alcohol screen. Big

  6. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    foraneman replied to debnky's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am confused. I thought you said you did not know when your name was placed on the list? The notice which is sent by the OIG is sent regular mail to the address on file at the BON. If there has been...

  7. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    foraneman replied to debnky's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am confused. I thought you said you did not know when your name was placed on the list? The notice which is sent by the OIG is sent regular mail to the address on file at the BON. If there has been...

  8. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    foraneman replied to debnky's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    OIG exclusion for actions taken (publicly, not through a diversion program) by a BON is OPTIONAL for the OIG. They have complete discretion whether to take any action to exclude you. Some are...

  9. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    foraneman replied to debnky's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OIG exclusion for actions taken (publicly, not through a diversion program) by a BON is OPTIONAL for the OIG. They have complete discretion whether to take any action to exclude you. Some are...

  10. failed drug test by First Lab

    foraneman replied to brownimr's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do we know whether this was an EtG positive or an actual alcohol positive? I agree with Jack regarding EtG. Many BONs have stopped using it because of the myriad of false positive issues. If this WAS...

  11. One year CRNA program?

    foraneman replied to MsHazel's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No such 'shortcut' exists...nor has it

  12. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    foraneman replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sounds like you are doing all of the right things. One last question: Is the BON aware of your criminal

  13. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    foraneman replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do keep us posted. I am concerned for a couple reasons. First, have you have any substance abuse issues before the board previously? Second, are your possession charges felonies? Third, have the...

  14. Will going to Tx for Alcohol and drugs 27 years ago keep me from being a nurse?

    foraneman replied to jlynn2303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They do have a right to ask and most state boards do. HIPAA does not apply since it only governs disclosure of private medical information by Health Professionals and organizations....it does not...

  15. Failed drug test.

    foraneman replied to fabiusgile's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! too bad you had to be put through the ringer. It is very likely that they are in violation of their "Drug Free Workplace" program (defined by state and federal laws) and could lose...

  16. Failed drug test.

    foraneman replied to fabiusgile's topic in General Nursing

    Shame on them for having absolutely NO IDEA how to administer their drug testing program. It is a universal standard that a split specimen must be obtained (two separate vials in case there needs to...

  17. Will going to Tx for Alcohol and drugs 27 years ago keep me from being a nurse?

    foraneman replied to jlynn2303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    A few things: If a nursing school receives federal funds (most all do) they may NOT inquire as to whether you are in recovery or have ever been treated for substance abuse. The federal Rehabilitation...

  18. Failed drug test.

    foraneman replied to fabiusgile's topic in General Nursing

    When you say 'there wasn't enough to quantify a +' do you mean there was not enough of the urine sample left to do the test, or do you mean they DID the GC/MS and the result was below the cutoff for a...

  19. Could I follow Both Dreams? An FNP and then in the furure CRNA?

    foraneman replied to Health-Nut's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you are basing the decision on your financial needs and FNP would allow you to continue to work while training, and you NEED that income then that may be best. You will NOT be able to work while in...

  20. Fospropofol

    foraneman replied to Cindy-san's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The drug formulation was approved last December, however it was then flagged for review as a controlled substance. On October 6 of this year the final DEA order classifying it as a Schedule IV drug...

  21. Fospropofol

    foraneman replied to Cindy-san's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, the drug itself was approved by the FDA last December. However it was then marked for review as a controlled substance. On October 6, 2009 the final order from the DEA was published, placing...

  22. Drug addicted nurses

    foraneman replied to ske0124's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Tula~ That post is from 2005...perhaps she has changed her

  23. Failed drug test.

    foraneman replied to fabiusgile's topic in General Nursing

    Unless a GC/MS confirmation has been done, there is no positive result. If a GC/MS was done the result should not be 'positive for benzodiazepines', but rather 'positive for diazepam', or 'positive...

  24. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    foraneman replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First, I commend you on the courage to begin taking steps to change your life. However, your priorities are backwards. The very next thing you should be doing is entering a drug treatment program that...

  25. Fospropofol

    foraneman replied to Cindy-san's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am not sure that fospropofol has hit the shelves yet. It only gained final approval in early November after being classified as a schedule IV controlled