mike856nj

Thank you for your input. I can't begin to understand how frustrating and painful it feels to not have any vices and be thrown into a world where you feel helpless. My friend's life is crumbling down and not having a drug or alcohol dependance and sit through these meetings where these so-called SUPPORT groups sit there and belittle you. There seems to be very little support and more judging and taunting. I'm not saying they are all like this, but several have terrible moderators that seems to get off on having group members pick on you. There are bullies and members who get extremely upset if you tell them you do not have a problem. It's almost better to lie to fit in. My friend's situation is a very odd one and they got completely screwed in this matter. It's really a sad case and they certainly do not belong in RAMP. I do wish those who do have a dependence problem the best of luck and hope they receive the help they need, but the BON really needs to look deeper into some of these cases to see the wrong that is being committed against those who slipped through the cracks. Again, thank you and I just would like them to find some employment before they end up living in a shelter. Sigh

Hello, Can anyone offer advice on finding employment while on the RAMP program? A very close friend of mine was wrongfully placed on this program and cannot get out. It's especially hard for someone who never drinks or has ever done drugs in their life to be part of this program and suffer daily listening to people who truly have these challenges. I'm in no way judging anyone as I'm familiar with drug abuse in my family, but to be placed in a program that is not understanding to those who never had a drug/alcohol problem is so disheartening. Imagine truly being innocent and not having the money to afford an attorney and barely affording these expensive drug tests/mortgage/food/kids,etc... All tests always come back negative and they always will, but it makes no difference. It's really a terrible case and she is an exceptional nurse as well as a person. Sorry for the rant, but back to my question. Are there any jobs in nursing clinical or not that are acceptable while under the RAMP program? My friend is one of those nurses that an employer would be thrilled to hire as they are highly intelligent, absolutely drug/alcohol free (never experimented in their life with drugs) incredible work-ethic and lots of nursing experience. Their world has been turned upside down and wrongfully so. I'm tired of telling them it will be ok and there has to be a way out of this for people who are truly innocent. If you don't have money to afford an attorney the program is impossible to get out of and you are stuck with this stigma. Anyway, if anyone can recommend anything please help, or if you're an attorney looking for an easy win at a cheap price, I will front the money. This is an absolute disgrace of a case and it's ruining someone who is completely innocent's life. Thank You!

Yes, a mental health facility did have an interest, but she really would like to srart a career in Med/Surg, L&D, Tele, etc... She does receive those publications and has attended several career fairs.

Hello, A friend of mine graduated in May and has been unable to find employment in NJ/Pa. Each facility she applies to request 1-2 years experience. The only field of nursing that has responded to her resume has been mental health. She is holding out hoping a job that requires more nursing skills becomes available. She is very bright, articulate and will be an amazing nurse! She is starting to lose faith that she will ever find a job and I'm trying to keep her chin up. I never realized how lucky I was to find employment after graduation. I was under the tuition reimbursement program that requires 1-year of work with that institution. I always heard nurses were in such demand and it just does seem so in this case. Does anyone have any suggestions as how to make yourself more attractive to employers when having no experience? She has applied online, gone to career fairs and finally the facility. She has not had one interview and she really needs this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :typing