debnky

debnky

Psych, hospice,homecare, admin., Neuro,

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  1. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    debnky posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Could any of you explain how it is that a RN gets put on the OIG list and what this entails. I am just curious as to what I may be facing. I am right now in the investigation process and holding my...

  2. Just signed Contract with KARE, Tested 3x this last week!

    debnky posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I signed the contract with KY Kare and was SELECTED to give three urines in one week! I am very concerned about the frequency and cost of these urines. I can not afford this program at this rate. I'm...

  3. OIG Exclusions List + affect on nurses ability work

    debnky posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Could any of you explain how it is that a RN gets put on the OIG list and what this entails. I am just curious as to what I may be facing. I am right now in the investigation process and holding my...

  4. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    debnky replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not!!!!!!!!!!! Yes reform is needed however not the way it is laid out and forced through. Very

  5. Do not know what to do about employer

    debnky replied to serenity1111's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you do not want to don't report it, however, when I was working adm. Psych I hired a nurse who told of her recovery up front. She did not have to, she had no criminal record, never was inpt for...

  6. Violation of the Traditions?

    debnky replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Who ever told you that is breaking 2 traditions is not informed. There is absolutely nothing wrong with announcing it. Having said that you must be careful how you go about it. I don't believe you...

  7. Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

    debnky replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations Jack, wonderful

  8. Narcotic Use and Diversion in Nursing

    debnky replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jack your articles are so informative and insightful. You are able to present the facts with a great twist of humor. I just wanted to say thanks, hope you continue to feel

  9. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    debnky replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Very impressive stuff Jack. Thanks you for not being too anonymous. I am leaving Wed. for inpt. This is a requirement for the BON. I have gotten a better attitude about going in patient and it will...

  10. New in recovery and just fired from my new job......

    debnky replied to Rascal1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am curious as to the stats for RN's who become

  11. IPN affecting other professional licenses.

    debnky replied to GymNurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I admire your courage:Life is good. I too lost my Mother when I was your age and unfortunately that is when my addiction took off. I relapsed after 12yrs of sobriety. I had one brief relapse during...

  12. Update

    debnky posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Here is an update on my meeting with the CARE unit from the BON: the therapist who did my evalutation has agreed that a 30day in pt would be sufficient however I must follow the inpt recovery programs...

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

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you so much, I can breathe a little bit. Will find out more

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

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This exactly who I spoke with. They are employed by the BON, she stated they are consider staff of the BON. So it is not a separate entity as some states have. Paula is the one who did the interview...

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

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    OK now I am really upset. What do you mean the worst is yet to come? What more can they do to me. I think I mentioned that I have exhausted all my financial resources with my criminal defense attorney...

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

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you Glenn. My recovery is number one. I will adhere to their harsh punishments, I think, I haven't signed yet. However I still stand by my strong feelings that one should seek help for their...

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

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well,I did self report and most of what you read on this board is true. The BON is not your friend!!!!! I did not divert meds, get fired or ever even reprimanded by an employer. I met with the KY...

  18. Help!!!!! Encouragement

    debnky replied to determi9393's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "I spend about $600 a month on drug tests, counseling and medications." Wow, that is a tremendous amount of money to spend when you are not working. What state are you in? I meet with the board tom....

  19. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    debnky replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

  20. What is your opinion/knowledge base on recovery programs?

    debnky replied to Magsulfate's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I did not really understand and "get" recovery until this last relaspe when I really started going to NA meetings, got a sponcer, started working the steps and working on me. This time I got it. I...

  21. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    debnky replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This board is truly amazing, I'm grateful I found it. I meet with the BON on Wed,

  22. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

    debnky replied to bigdttu's topic in Nurses Recovery

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

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I had to write them a letter and explain what happened and request admittance into the IPN program. I did not get into details and I had not entered a plea at that time. So the answer is no they do...

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

    debnky 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...

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

    debnky replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    "Well, I'll tell you this, a lawyer is likely to cost you between $7,500 - $10,000 to represent you in front of the board!" In response to this and many other post I have been reading I just can not...