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  1. Lehigh Regional Medical Center

    SouthernPoint replied to qt2168's topic in Florida Nursing

    I honestly believe many would be gone if this "Toxic Organization" hadn't been allowed to "Monopolized" the Health Care Industry. But when there are 5 hospitals in 1 County and this Toxic Organization...

  2. Lehigh Regional Medical Center

    SouthernPoint replied to qt2168's topic in Florida Nursing

    You honestly shouldn't slam or comment on something that you have no clue about. Did it ever cross your mind that Lehigh Regional is not able to care for some of the patients due to the type of...

  3. Lehigh Regional Medical Center

    SouthernPoint replied to qt2168's topic in Florida Nursing

    Lehigh Regional is working it's self out of a negative area that it was placed in many, many moons ago. The patient load is about 6-7 patients, doesn't matter if it's day or night. There are plenty of...

  4. nurses with dui convictions

    SouthernPoint replied to mcat45's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am not 100% how it works in Ohio, but in Florida you are REQUIRED to tell the BON about any type of convictions. So basically if I was arrested for a DUI and then convicted of it, I MUST report it...

  5. Please help. Not sure what to do!!

    SouthernPoint replied to Help911's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just sent you a PM. Please

  6. Please help. Not sure what to do!!

    SouthernPoint replied to Help911's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You need to try to get a hold of someone with IPN again, and don't stop until you do. You also need to speak with someone at your job (supervisor or director). IPN is NOT a game and it is because of...

  7. STARTING FL IPN

    SouthernPoint replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have taken the MMPI test, Twice. The 1st Time the Doctor just handed it to me and I went into his breakroom and did it. This last time the Doctor I seen had a special area for testing and it was...

  8. STARTING FL IPN

    SouthernPoint replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    IOP Pricing is different all over. The price for IOP in the south area runs around $900.00. The best thing to do is call the places in your area that do IOP and see about talking with someone. Some...

  9. Problems with monitoring agency follwing rules?

    SouthernPoint replied to 1sttime's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Every states monitoring program is different in some way. Where are you located? That might help and maybe someone from your state can help point you in the correct direction. I am in Florida and you...

  10. Failed drug test & dismissed during second year of nursing school

    SouthernPoint replied to student4171's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Most Nursing School's are REQUIRED to Repost Issue's/Problem's to their state BON. It's part of the accredition. Your best bet is to talk with someone at the school and see if you were to self report...

  11. STARTING FL IPN

    SouthernPoint replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not a Problem.. That is what we are here for. To help have each others back. The hair test wasn't a given with 2 of my evaluations. But it was included in 3 of my other evaluations. Like I said before...

  12. STARTING FL IPN

    SouthernPoint replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Welcome to the insane world of Florida IPN. I have been dealing with them for a couple of years now, so I'll try to answer what I can and hopefully it will help you. Evaluation. I have had my handful...

  13. This Economy

    SouthernPoint replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't give up. I understand you frustration. Once I was ready to start looking for a job was I scared and figured I wouldn't get one. The 1st week I started looking I put out 2 applications. About 4...

  14. Frustrated

    SouthernPoint replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    wish_me_luck Sorry about your personal business being tossed across the www. But there isn't very much you can do about it. Once your license has had action taken against it, your license will carry...

  15. Thinking about moving

    SouthernPoint replied to lock3661's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My answer is Bite the Bullet. You need to face up to whatever you have gone. Running is only going to get you in more trouble down the road. I believe all states do a complete background check on all...

  16. Accomadations following license suspension

    SouthernPoint replied to jpinkovsky's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This question sounds like something you honestly need to ask a lawyer about. But I can tell you that a Nursing Assistant is Certified by most states if not all states. Hope this

  17. Florida IPN and etG/etS screenings

    SouthernPoint replied to gingerplum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I understand you state you spoke with someone from Lab Corp, But the information that was given to you is INCORRECT.. Urine/Blood Alcohol Levels are Measured in ng/mL, Which are 0.0's.. Like Florida...

  18. Florida IPN and etG/etS screenings

    SouthernPoint replied to gingerplum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It doesn't matter what lab you have your UDS done at IPN has it OWN set of values. Those values are normally lower than the Lab's values.. But either way, IPN is not going to just advertise those...

  19. Florida IPN and etG/etS screenings

    SouthernPoint replied to gingerplum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sorry to hear about everything. But I know that IPN's cut off's are very low. If you are being 100% true to yourself and you recovery than you are going to do everything you need to do to keep...

  20. IPN case closed, now referred to BON. Please advise!

    SouthernPoint replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    KD - Sent you a PM.

  21. Change to License Requirements???

    SouthernPoint replied to suzieQRNstudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    Florida BON can and will go back 10 years and they will find it.. Your best bet is to call someone at the BON and ask before you put in all the hard

  22. IPN and LIFE

    SouthernPoint replied to moorefun11's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Since IPN has went to this computer check in thing, Everyone seems to be having some issue's. I would contact Mary and talk with along with your case worker. I know I have been tested 4 times this...

  23. Any advice on which path to take, IPN or self-report and go from there?

    SouthernPoint replied to Dobe55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Florida BON does look back I believe 10 years now. I know of Nurse's who have been deciplined over something that happen prior to them becoming a nurse. It honestly doesn't pay. Just do what needs to...

  24. Any advice on which path to take, IPN or self-report and go from there?

    SouthernPoint replied to Dobe55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You need to call IPN can deal with them 1st before the BON get's a hold of your information. IPN is a pain to deal with, but if you do what they tell you your DUI's will not effect your license and it...

  25. Trying to pick myself up during my suspension.

    SouthernPoint replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    KaseyJo.. I understand most of what you are feeling. I have been there. I am in Florida and I had my licenses suspended by IPN. I contacted an Attorney to help deal with everything I was going...