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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 breath. I did not divert meds however I quit my job ...

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 not sure what to do, I have been so discouraged t...

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 breath. I did not divert meds however I quit my job ...

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

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 ETOH, and her license was unrestricted. I did not tel...

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 would want it in a where and when. Word of mouth is b...

Congratulations Jack, wonderful new!

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 better.

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 only be for @30days.Maybe I might be able to say or ...

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

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 that period of 12yrs. Loosing your Mother has to be ...

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 recommendations when D/ced and they must keep the...

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

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 and is talking with therapist who did my initial ev...

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 and fines. I now am looking at 30 days (minimum) ...

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 disease on their own, do not report the the board of ...

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 BON staff today, they were very cold, curt and extr...

"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. My old job called today and offered me a job, they ...

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 have more than 3 years clean now. I am very thankful...

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

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 not know that this will be a felony. I am not sure i...

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 charges against you be adjudicated? Meaning has there b...

"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 afford that. I feel this has to be cut and dry sinc...