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  1. Enter diversion or deny accusation?

    gabby3 replied to Nurse5310's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree that if you have an addiction and or diverted it is best to follow through with the diversion program. The disability pay depends on each state. When I was in CA, they have state disability. (...

  2. IPN readiness to complete evaluation

    gabby3 replied to Jcrb123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Why do you need a readiness to complete? I am in IPN. I know if you haven't worked as an RN and or haven't shown readiness they can ask for one. I am assuming you haven't been in IPN very long. I...

  3. OIG Exclusion List

    gabby3 replied to Excluded?'s topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do not worry, a lot of nurses with your same story has had this removed. Look through "all nurses" regarding removing yourself off the oig list. This is not permanent. I have read multiple stories...

  4. First lab nursing

    gabby3 replied to Studentnursedgm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Actually most of the nurses in monitoring programs have a history like yours. Prior arrests from something happened along time ago. In California I have friends who had convictions like yours...

  5. Application for Endorsement

    gabby3 replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does KY know you are in a monitoring program? I left ca program to fl. Ca I had to surrender my license from there diversion 3-4 year program. Diversion is there non punitive program. When we moved...

  6. Application for Endorsement

    gabby3 replied to dekyrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    what states? Each state is different. Did you have to go through some sort of monitoring in the state you are currently reside in? Have you ever looked up the criminal history section of all nurses....

  7. Positive alcohol test

    gabby3 replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Im confused. You said you just tested positive for alcohol(etg or urine alcohol) You then said you relapsed in February. Are you in a monitoring program?

  8. Positive Drug Test

    gabby3 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Any update on the final outcome of your positive test?

  9. Urine dilute samples

    gabby3 replied to Omaapecm's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In florida IPN you can't call in until 4am. I stopped having dilutes when I drank protien shakes and increase my protein intake before testing. Instead of a drinking water, I will have a high...

  10. Positive Drug Test

    gabby3 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No. I never admitted drinking because I didnt. I didn't eat or drink anything. Alcohol and etg is a common test that can be a false positive.

  11. Positive Drug Test

    gabby3 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do you know if it is just alcohol in the urine or etg. Can you ask for a more advanced test PEth/etg. If they aren't going to punish you then just let it pass. I can remember the first time a girl...

  12. Positive Drug Test

    gabby3 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have had multiple positive tests for etg ( 120-1500) The cut off level is now 500 in florida. I was sent to 2 extra rehabs because positive etg. I now have to have additional (experimental...

  13. Nurse experiences with lawyers, IPN, BON

    gabby3 replied to Beth,rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Fl IPN is longer then california, but at least you only have to check in m-friday for drug testing (ca is 7 days a week). They work with you if you work with them. Just do everything they ask and it...

  14. Nurse experiences with lawyers, IPN, BON

    gabby3 replied to Beth,rn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am in Ipn. There is probably 99.9% chance the BON will say you need and evaluation by IPN. Which if you admit to smoking marijuana, you will get a IPN contract. Hopefully only a 2 year instead of...

  15. Denial of stipulated agreement?

    gabby3 replied to Stressnewgrad's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you do not contest the stipulated agreement by the Attorney General(AG) then it goes in front of BRN hearing. Usually there are at least 30 or more stipulated agreements in front of the board and...

  16. Denial of stipulated agreement?

    gabby3 replied to Stressnewgrad's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You need to look at the criminal history topic on this site. There is a lot of discussion regarding this issue. I am from California and anybody applying for an RN license will have to go through...

  17. Dissatisfied RN

    gabby3 replied to Viictoriaann's topic in General Nursing

    I have ER for 20 years. If you enjoy sick patients I think a higher acuity icu, (heart transplants, trauma icu, burn unit) Most of the ER patients are not that sick. You get an average of 4 patients...

  18. Is Benadryl ok?

    gabby3 replied to ethanw00's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dagobah, what did you test positive for??? Did they say it was DM, or what it just a positive? I have never heard of that being tested. I agree don't take anything unless you notify your case...

  19. Brand new Tpapn Texas nurse needs advice

    gabby3 replied to RNnursebetty's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't worry one step at a time, congratulations on passing the nclex. I started in California program then moved to Florida andI am half way through a 5 year contract. I am one of the unlucky nurses...

  20. Drug testing TN

    gabby3 replied to anc9513's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did you ask what was wrong with the first urine specimen. I have been drug testing for over 7 years due to moving states during monitoring. I have heard of employers and state boards asking for...

  21. Contract completion question

    gabby3 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Focus on your accomplishment. You have an active clear license in your state and ready to work. Just the OIG list. Some nurses are placed on that list. It is an exclusion list from federal workplaces...

  22. Contract completion question

    gabby3 replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I didn't think discipline is ever gone from nursys. I know my license will go from active/conditional to active/clear but will always show discipline in past. Nursys will show I completed...

  23. PNAP / drug testing

    gabby3 replied to EDPHRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Believe it or not Lawyer didn't help in either states. They can help before you sign a contract. The only think maybe the lawyer could do it help see what you tested positive. It's amazing nursing...

  24. PNAP / drug testing

    gabby3 replied to EDPHRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That thread above is a nurse in TPan, which is similar to FL. They will at least tell you what you tested positive. I think pnap does not let you know what was positive. The other example was a...

  25. PNAP / drug testing

    gabby3 replied to EDPHRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you think it is etg, (alcohol) which is sensitive. Ask for the PETH test it is supposed to not be so sensitive and it did clear me.