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The update is that I finally found someone (In Cincinnati, of course) to do the eval that the board approves of. If anyone is curious, it's $500 and the provider is Abe Soliman. Just in case anyone else needs it. I'm going this Saturday, wish me luck!

It's the same here in Ohio. And unfortunately, the one I did find was not approved because he is not specifically certified in addiction, despite being a psychiatrist that does treat addiction.

what stinks is that they aren't even recommending a certain person to me. I WISH they would, because I can't find anyone. As far as filling beds, jeez, I certainly wouldn't need any of that.. I've had no issues with my mental health or substances etc in 2 years. But yeah, I've had improper diagnoses before so I know where you're coming from. It just stinks that I've done so much in my life to improve it all, and have been stable, but they are giving me such a hard time.

I'd pay out of pocket but I can't even find someone to do it!

Unfortunately, the board is giving me a hard time because the psychiatrist I was able to find to do the evaluation is not listed as an addiction psychiatrist! I can't believe this bologna. It was hard enough for me to find THIS one, and now they probably will not approve him! edit: yeah, my monitor just said this psychiatrist can't be approved because he does not have an addiction psych certificate. What a load of crap. I can't find anyone at all near Cleveland or Columbus that would do it, let alone also accept caresource.. This is so dumb. A psychiatrist should be good enough but noooo. It has to be one with a certificate in treating addiction..

Unfortunately, the board is giving me a hard time because the psychiatrist I was able to find to do the evaluation is not listed as an addiction psychiatrist! I can't believe this bologna. It was hard enough for me to find THIS one, and now they probably will not approve him!

Replying just to say that I did find someone in my area to do it! It took many calls, but I got through to someone. I will post an update again when I have my eval at the end of this month!

Yeah, I definitely see that, lol. What sucks is I was on restrictions already for mental health/suicide prior to this last incident where I was found unconscious/they suspect I may have been doing drugs or something (I was taking a prescription for anxiety, but haven't since my accident). I was unable to be a nurse for almost 2 years now, because I suffered memory loss/brain damage. I just want my life back. This is so hard. So, I had completed about 6 months of my original consent agreement before this happened to me, and I didn't have med restrictions and wasn't required to be tested for drugs. Obviously, now it will be different. I think the new consent agreement would be 3 years, but I'd have to look at the papers again. First, I need an evaluation though. Arghhh.

Yeah, my monitor told me to do that. He said I have to get the person approved by the board. That's awful, I'm so sorry that happened to you! Ugh!!!

My board monitor gave me a few names but none of them do the evals anymore/did them ever. He said it was my responsibility to find a provider and that the board does not keep a list of all current providers that do the test. Thank you very much for your reply ?

Hi, I'm on suspension pending a psychiatrist evaluation with an addiction specialist/psychiatrist. However, I am having a HUGE issue finding someone to do it. I have called everyone within an hour radius of me (and I live by two big metro areas, in the Cleveland OH area). I can't seem to find someone to do this for me. I am certain other nurses in my area have had to go through this process while trying to get their license reinstated, so I am hoping someone here has information for me. I spent over an hour and a half calling different places earlier, and my board monitor's name suggestions all didn't pan out (None of them do the evals anymore). I would be willing to travel up to 2 hours for this, I'd really not like to drive to Columbus if I can avoid it but I would be possibly willing if I can't find anyone more local. TIA everyone!

Ugh I feel sick. Im so glad I didnt actually have enough to get the diamond or whatever membership. I did pay the 34 though...am I gonna have to end up cancelling my credit card?!

So I have some floor experience, and other random experience equal to 2 years as an RN. I was hired and placed on an 8 wk med/surg/rehab unit. I knew not to expect a "real" orientation, but I was shocked that I wasn't even given computer training. I'm stressing big time because Friday is my first shift and all i know is where the equipment is. I mean, I know my skills too, but every facility has different policies. What do you do in report to try and give the best care in new settings? I was told I will have plenty of help, the supervisors are nice etc and my agency is on call 24 hrs for urgent needs. I've flipped jobs a lot but this is something else entirely. Do you get over those nerves? I know I don't have time to worry about silly things. I have the basic "musts" down, but doing paper charting until I get on the computer is a little scary....idk, does anyone have any stories about how they got through it? How to get acclimated and learn the procedures quickly while taking a whole assignment with just a lick of orientation to the unit and without knowing anyone?

I just graduated in Dec 2012, and have been a nurse since March 2013. I got over the schooling, the "one year hump"..brutal but totally worth it. Im happy that Ive done this; Ive never been prouder of myself in my whole life. I am not offended when people comment that Im just a nurse, or ask if Im going for PA/CRNA/MD. Truth is, like many young grads, I have dreams of being a CRNA. Will it happen? maybe. But if life takes me another way, that's okay too! Ive honestly truly changed lives, Ive worked in outpatient allergy clinic, med/tele, and hospice. I also did a brief stint in L&D. In this year and 4 months, Ive seen birth, sickness, totally healthy allergy patients of all ages, tragedy, death unexpected and expected. Ive been the person a family calls for help when their loved one on hospice is having worsening symptoms or are actively dying. I hugged one wife of a passing man when he died and I pronounced....we both hugged and quietly cried together. it was one of the toughest experiences as a nurse, but made me grow as a human being, and that woman was so gracious for everything I did. When I went to the wake, she introduced me to everyone as the angel that was there that night for her. In other words, this time has been a huge growing lesson...Im only 24 and I feel like my maturity and inner strength has grown tremendously through school and especially once I began working. Im honored to be part of patients lives. They always remember you, even if you dont remember every single one. I got into nursing because I love science and I wanted to help people...I was going to go to school for med technology, but saw the nursing table during orientation and switched majors that day. That small move changed mine, and many other lives, in SUCH a huge way. I feel like my heart and care expand...from my heart and strength, to my patients hearts and will to fight/ready to go, and their families, friends, etc. It also has made my heart stronger for my personal life as well. If nursing is your dream, or you have other reasons and you have the guts- the strength- go for it! Why not try? You only have one life to live and it goes by way too fast.

Hi everyone. I landed a hospital job on a med-tele unit, the same type of unit that I began my nursing career in. However, in this past year, I have worked Allergy/Immunology, labor and delivery, and home care/hospice. I am still working at Allergy and plan to until I cannot anymore. However, Im worried that my med-surg skills have weakened, and that I wont remember most of what I used to be good at. I'm being oriented on days, until I begin my night shift orientation and eventual placement on the night shift. I am a night person; So having to train on Days is going to be very difficult. Ive tried to switch my sleep pattern to days, but so far, Im still staying up until 4am. I begin day shift training in a week. Im worried that my coworkers will think I am better than I am; that I will show up and seem like a new grad. I know they hired me based on past med-tele experience and have been a nurse for over a year. Does anyone have any recommendations on things to read up about important med-surg skills or how to survive day shifts? My brain is so fuzzy in the morning and Im not used to 12s anymore. I want to show them that I am capable and am actually a decent nurse. Im just afraid that working day shift combined with my lack of recent med-tele experience will leave a bad impression. Any advice would be appreciated.