RN4Brain

When did you start the VRP, getmetowork? The first 6-8 months in the program was very very hard. Financially and emotionally. I got into the swing of things and have been in the program for over 3 years. If I can answer any questions or can help, let me know.

In PA program over 3 years. I always waited until the end of interview to explain situation. I have had 63 interviews over the course of time in program. I have never been hired. I gave up my job search about a year ago. Good luck. Concentrate on your recovery.

Thank you for the encouragement. I continue to attend support group meetings and also my doctor has to send reports whenever requested. I had random drug testing, which involves calling a 1800 number everyday to check if I have been selected for testing. I think this is the most anxious I have felt during the entire program. Starting the program and the months prior to entering the program was a nightmare from which I couldn't awake. But right now...not knowing how or when my release will be from the program is overwhelming. I don't know which date they use to mark the end of participation in the program. Is it the provisional admission date or the date I received my final contract, which took months and could add additional 5 or 6 months to my program end date? One day at a time. One day at a time. Struggling with this right now. Thanks again for the encouragement. I appreciate it.

In just a month I will have completed Voluntary Recovery Program. Or at least I think I will. I applied and was provisionarly accepted into the program. Even before acceptance I completed inpatient rehab. I also started random testing. 7 months later I recieved an "official" contract. Do I call and ask to be released from the program or will the BON contact me? I have had very little interaction with the board, except to provide required documentation. I dred contacting the board to ask about the end of the VRP. I am afraid that they will deny it because in the contract it states "no less than three years". Testing(the price went up again) is so expensive and I am looking forward to its end. Also I haven't practiced nursing in all of the time. Not by choice. I was unable to find employment despite what I would consider aggressive networking. I think there is light at the end of this tunnel. I feel good and am proud that I have gotten through to this point. I am just not sure how the program officially ends. Any advise is very much appreciated. Thanks.