TrailRunnerRN

TrailRunnerRN ASN, BSN, RN

Addiction Medicine, ER, and Psychiatry

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  1. Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Substance Addiction Recovery Program (SARP) - Evaluator Help

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Chas Soprano's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What are the current qualifications to be an evaluator? A lot has changed since I was in the

  2. Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Substance Addiction Recovery Program (SARP) - Evaluator Help

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Chas Soprano's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, When I had my evaluation done in 2014, SARP gave me a list of approved evaluators in my area. If they are not providing this service any longer, I would start by going to the Healthcare...

  3. Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Substance Addiction Recovery Program (SARP) - Evaluator Help

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Chas Soprano's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Best of luck! I was in the program for 10 years. I am happy to offer a helping hand. Stay in touch and keep your chin up. My path is not normal, but I can help you stay WNL.

  4. Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Substance Addiction Recovery Program (SARP) - Evaluator Help

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Chas Soprano's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Did you find someone? I am in Western MA, familiar with SARP, and may be able to

  5. False positive peth

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Jtc4583's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am not a fan of the PeTH test. Here is a link to some recent research on the sensitivity to the test. It is archaic and shouldn't be used absolutely for us at this point:...

  6. Selected for urine test and used hand sanitizer

    TrailRunnerRN replied to JuneBug13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just to follow-up/circle back/close this loop... I had a phone meeting with the MRO at Affinity. My PETH test was negative, but I still wanted to talk about the two positive urine ETG tests. The first...

  7. Selected for urine test and used hand sanitizer

    TrailRunnerRN replied to JuneBug13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm pretty sure, based on some solid detective work, I have found the culprit: Carafate (liquid formulation). I had pretty extensive GI surgery in mid-May. My surgeon prescribed the liquid form of...

  8. Selected for urine test and used hand sanitizer

    TrailRunnerRN replied to JuneBug13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank

  9. Selected for urine test and used hand sanitizer

    TrailRunnerRN replied to JuneBug13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    One hour after I posted on this thread, I received a call from my case manager stating that my last two tests were ETG positive. I have been sober for 16 months. I requested a PETH, which was drawn...

  10. Selected for urine test and used hand sanitizer

    TrailRunnerRN replied to JuneBug13's topic in Nurses Recovery

    We shouldn't have to live like this. We shouldn't have to ask this type of question. I hate that these programs have reduced us to this level of fear. Together we are stronger

  11. Part time jobs while in monitoring

    TrailRunnerRN replied to santi_05's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, I have been working as a case manager/counselor in a detox facility since my license has been restricted. My company has been sensitive to my program needs and I am surrounded by people in...

  12. Case Manager Determined Prescription Positive

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Leigh784's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I take a prescription that metabolizes as a barbiturate. It always posts as "value out of range" first until the MRO reviews it. Then it becomes "prescription

  13. MA SARP

    TrailRunnerRN replied to PsychRN67's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @Tyson SARP staff also called my place of employment to verify I was abiding by my contract before moving forward with my CA-3. This is a shift. Never in my almost 9 years has anyone from SARP called...

  14. MA SARP

    TrailRunnerRN replied to PsychRN67's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello! I have been told I am the longest standing member in the MA-SARP program. God-willing, I should complete this program this May/June, having entered in 2014. I have had full privileges and...

  15. SARP-unorganized and dysfunctional

    TrailRunnerRN replied to TenUp's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You can reach out to me! She can find me on Insta with the same name. Happy to help. I joined SARP in 2014… and I am still going. I feel your sister’s reality. Take

  16. Alcohol etg - Saliva test

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, Universe93, Thanks for that article. I did see that one, but I was afraid to post it because I could not get beyond the abstract. I've never had luck with PubMed articles in all the...

  17. Alcohol etg - Saliva test

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Universe93B's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, I have never been subject to a saliva test, so I did some research. I hope it helps! This is what I was able to find: Test & Time to clear detection: Saliva: 10 to 24 hours...

  18. Another dilute urine for IPN

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Quickstepper's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with @TIMFY. Please go to the doctor and see if something is wrong. I can only speak from my own experience. I went through a year of dilute urine with no defense, hair and blood came back...

  19. Mass. SARP - Dilute Result?

    TrailRunnerRN replied to wickedbiscuit's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, I have a long relationship with MA-SARP. If this is your first your first dilute urine you should be okay. You will be "randomly" selected for a test on two separate days that you will...

  20. THIN

    TrailRunnerRN replied to Gratefully2years's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for bringing this delicate subject matter to the forefront. I have used an example similar to this in discussions in my healthcare recovery group so many times. Why are we (the so-called...

  21. Is PMHNP license post discipline possible?

    TrailRunnerRN replied to DBirrRNBSN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @DBirrRNBSN I sent you a message. I can really relate to

  22. Hand Sanitizer

    TrailRunnerRN replied to ConcordGrape77's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just went through a little bit of hell with a positive urine r/t hand sanitizer. I had to be tested by PETH and Hair Follicle (both negative) to prove I hadn't fallen off the wagon. It was the most...

  23. When does it end? I mean really end?

    TrailRunnerRN replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey, Cats, I could not agree with you more. I have had this conversation over and over and over again (mostly with myself). I have been a nurse for 9 years and probably have a total of three years of...

  24. Anyone in MA-SARP? Looking for contact info...

    TrailRunnerRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hello, I am looking for contact information for the lawyer that is always at the SAREC and BON meetings (the young, personable guy). I had taken his card at one point, but cannot find it. If anyone is...

  25. When do you question the testing?

    TrailRunnerRN replied to TrailRunnerRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks, Valerie! If this happens a few more times, I'll say something... I mean I know I asked for the alternative testing, but I'm going to look like my old Barbie doll soon. I knew I could count on...