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Thank you! I've decided to wait 2 or 3 months to submit an appeal, I think completing 9 months monitoring sounds better than just 6 months. I know I only have a year agreement, but this program does nothing for me, and I feel it's a waste of their time and my own time (and money). I know what I did was completely unacceptable, and life threatening, and it was way out of character. I paid for it when it happened, and now I feel like I'm paying for it again....just worse. I am not dealing directly with the BON with this, so responses come quicker.

Well, better brush up on my writing and persuading skills. My case manager told me that they normally don't grant early release..but I can try writing an appeal letter, with letters of support from everyone involved in my Recovery...which would only be my worksite monitor. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try. I was hoping for more of a chance but we will see what happens.

I am almost done with month 6 of a one year monitoring agreement with ISNAP. I have been in complete compliance, attended all the meetings, all-negative UDS, submitted all of the forms, etc. I was told that I might be able to petition out of the rest of the agreement at the 6-month mark. Is this true? I am not an addict, I had to disclose a DUI charge from my past..and was classified as "alcohol-abuse". Is it worth trying to petition out?....If so, how do I go about doing it. I'm getting married in 7 months, in an RN-MSN program, working full-time and it would help tremendously if I didn't have to call every morning, ,make sure I can attend the meetings and cough up 75 bucks for each drug test. Any info would help :)

HELP!! I forgot to call in and see if it was by day to drug screen yesterday (Saturday). I usually call first thing in the morning but I had worked midnights all week and slept until 2 pm, through my alarm reminding me to call. I called the assistance program (at 3am!!) and there was a cell phone number on the message to call if urgent, to me I thought it was urgent so I called, and ended up in a crying mess. He didn't think it was so urgent at 3am. Has anyone ever forgot to call? Im freaking out! I left a message for my case manager to call me ASAP on Monday, I hope nothing happens. I know that I would pass with flying colors I just hope they understand. Freaking out

My license is on indefinite probation, so does that mean I will have to petition out of that also? I am very lucky that I have a understanding unit director, she was more than willing to be able to send in my quarterly reports, and my job was never in jeopardy. Thank you for the responses. I might be over-reacting, but it is all so new to me, and just feels unfair. I don't feel like this every day, I mainly have good days where I can tell myself I will be fine and I will get through it. There are just some days where I just break down and feel very overwhelmed. I did not know that you could try to petition out early, i never thought of that being an option. I only have a work-site monitor (my unit director) which I know she would be willing to petition, I hope that maybe after 6 months or so I can try to get out. I know that there is only good from this program, I just don't feel that it is for me. I don't mind not drinking, it does not bother me. I am just naturally a busy person...so when they throw random drug screens and mandatory meetings into my agenda I start to freak out a little. Im a strong person, Ive been through a lot so I know I will be fine. I just needed to vent and it was nice to hear some responses, thank again

a little background first.. i am a new nurse as of july, and i have been working on the same floor at a hospital for 2 years (started as a cna). when i first started nursing school i was in a car accident one night, that resulted in a dui. i am very lucky that i lived, and more importantly, very grateful that i didn't kill or hurt anyone else. i jumped right back into school and work within 2 weeks. i completed the 6 months of probation, alcohol classes and probationary drivers license with no problems. when i applied for my rn license i was fully aware that i would have to disclose this dui, and possibly have some sort of monitoring put in place. i have never had any problems at work..i've never been late, i get along with all of my coworkers and director...i love what i do. i have never been in trouble with the law before this incident. the day i met with the board i was completely honest about everything, and now part of me wishes i wouldn't have been. i told them about my accident, and when she asked me if i still drink i said once in awhile...in more detail 2-3 beers about twice a month. right away i knew i was screwed. the reply she gave me was "you blew your car up?....and you still drink?" i can still picture her face as she said this. my heart fell as i tried to explain that i do not drink and drive at all, or even get into a car with someone that drinks. there was no explaining, she already had her mind made up... fast forward to now. i just finished 1 month of a year of monitoring, doing the urine tests and meetings, and i am a complete mess. i've had to change my wedding date for next year, i couldn't imagine having to take a urine test on my wedding day, and putting a vacation request in for a honeymoon. i have had to change my medication. i have a panic disorder and have been on a very low dose of xanax..which i am no longer able to take after signing this agreement. i have tried a couple other non-benzo drugs...they just give me nasty side effects. i gave up on experimenting. the meetings aren't so bad, very nice people....but some days i feel like i am being treated like a drug addict. it is very depressing to me that i have to do this for another 11 months. i can see where this can help a person with an actual substance-addiction problem, but i don't feel like i fall into this category. i made a bad decision one night, that i normally wouldn't do. it was an accident, on my own time. i regret it more than anything in my life and would take it back in a heartbeat if i could. i feel like i am being punished for becoming a nurse. i am just very discouraged, embarrassed, overwhelmed...this whole thing has made my anxiety go through the roof. i just want control over my own life again, i feel like i'm losing a year of my life to isnap. help!!

Thank you, that makes me feel better already!

I didn't know where to post this but maybe somebody knows something here. I am currently in nursing school with 2 semesters left to go. This past March I was charged with an OWI, class C misdemeanor after an accident I had. I have never been in trouble with the law and this is the only thing I have on my record, not even any speeding tickets. I turned myself in, did the probation time and the alcohol classes and was able to reduce it from a Class A to Class C misdemeanor. Last week in class we were on a discussion about nurses losing their licenses and such, and my instructor distinctly said "If you have a DUI, you will NOT get a job" (as I understand in Indiana, and OWI and DUI is the same thing) I currently work as a CNA in a hospital, and haven't had any problems keeping my job...I was honest and let my unit director know my situation. Will this really keep me from completely getting a job somewhere else after I graduate? I understand that it could be difficult, especially if I am competing with someone with a clean record. But was she right in saying that you can NOT get a job with a DUI?? It has been bugging me ever since, I have worked so hard to get this far...and I know I made a big mistake, I would just hate for this degree to go to waste.

I wouldnt worry. I recently went to the doctor's office and had quite the experience. First of all my blood pressure stay around 110/70...give or take some. Im a smaller girl...I know there's more to blood pressure than size but when she pumped the cuff to almost 240!!! and about blew my arm off I got a little irritated. She let the air out all at once and told me my blood pressure was 80/45..... Ive gotten my blood pressure taken many times, and NEVER been that low... This is supposed to be an experienced, educated nurse. Anything like that could have happened at the doctor's office, so I wouldnt worry about it.

Thanks! I finaly got ahold of someone that knew something, turns out not everyone got all the information in their letters....i must have been one of them. Your info really helped...i didnt realize that the orientation would be so quick after the letters. Thanks again!!

I just dont understand how i didnt get a date and time. I called the office and they told me they didnt have a date yet..... so if you have the exact time that would help A LOT and where its going to be. Its obviously important that I go, and i dont want to miss it bc they didnt tell me when it was....... thanks!

I just had a few questions for anyone that has been in or is in the ASN program at Valpo Ivy Tech... Where are the clinicals located? Are the classes every day during the week, or how much of the week does it take up? After you got your acceptance letter, how do you know when to go in and schedule classes for fall semester??? (I just got my acceptance letter last week :))) Thanks!!

I took my test this morning and passed! Thank god! I was so nervous and it was so easyy....

I am going to be taking a 3 week CNA course which I will complete at the end of May. I have been searching the web and doing some research on jobs in northwest Indiana for when I get done with the course..and PASS the exam. Does anyone know where you are better off making more money as a CNA in Indiana? I've heard the hospital as long as your willing to work later shifts... Might I add that I have applied to an RN program and LPN program to start the fall semester, and Im pretty sure I will get into one of them, will it matter that I will be a nursing student as to what the pay will be? I will be getting married next summer, and I have no kids....so i am willing to work crappy shifts while Im in school to make that money! Thanks!!