mona1023

mona1023

Member

  • Content

    48

  • Visitors

    2,425

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    2

All Content by mona1023

  1. The promises....they do happen...if we work....

    mona1023 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations to you for all your success! Thank you for posting such an inspiring story. I, too, have completed my contract and have over 3 1/2 years of sobriety. I am so thankful for the many...

  2. advice needed for non nursing job with MSN

    mona1023 replied to Ginambamsn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What about in some type of Pharmaceutical company in research or

  3. The road to recovery paved with Elmo and a Christmas Tree....

    mona1023 replied to jmo1231's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you for sharing your story. It gives everyone on this forum hope and encouragement.

  4. relapse with HPRP

    mona1023 replied to lost and scared's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Maybe what happened was that the prospective employer asked about that directly when the caseworker spoke with him/her. You certainly can't expect the caseworker to lie about it. I know it is very,...

  5. need some insight into ga consent order and surrender of ga license.

    mona1023 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would think that surrenduring your licenses looks like you are not willing to be compliant with monitoring in those states. Can you just not renew those licenses when they are up for renewal? I...

  6. Ending consent early

    mona1023 replied to goofeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Beware that your BON may be reluctant to let you end the consent agreement early since you are an advanced practice nurse, presumably with prescriptive authority. Best of luck to

  7. Giving the license up

    mona1023 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with CatMom. Please think carefully before giving up a professional license. It may be very, very difficult to ever work in a professional capacity again or in any helping field if you have...

  8. Nurse in Recovery in Ohio

    mona1023 replied to been2hell&back's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Only an attorney experienced with dealing with the BON in your state would be able to answer your questions regarding license reinstatement. Are you in a monitoring program? If so, the staff there...

  9. Frustrated

    mona1023 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In my state, the Board Orders are very detailed, including all psychiatric diagnoses (all substance abuse/dependence diagnoses are psychiatric disorders) and a thorough listing of any problems that...

  10. License reinstated but no one will hire me

    mona1023 replied to 47lpn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I must admit I never understand why people post on here about our "protection" under the American Disabilities Act. This forum alone is FULL of posts from recovering nurses who are denied employment...

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

    mona1023 replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hire an attorney experienced in dealing with Boards of Nursing if you can. An attorney will work to see your rights are protected. Remember, the BON does not care about your disease, depression or...

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

    mona1023 replied to Dobe55's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does The Florida BON run background checks for license renewals? In my state they do, so anyone who hasn't reported a DUI or any other criminal charge gets found out anyway. I hope Southernpoint is...

  13. Alcoholism VS Addiction:What does everyone think?

    mona1023 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    The monitoring program in my state has decided that alcoholics do not need to see an addictionist anymore. The program used to be that anyone who had a dependence diagnoses was required to see an...

  14. NC nurse looking for encouragement

    mona1023 replied to RNKellie51303's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on your recovery! I admire your courage, persistence and willingness to share your story. You shared that you are working 2 jobs, have children at home and are actively working a...

  15. 1st DUI Deferred by Courts but BON Still Suspended My License

    mona1023 replied to pjhunters's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I know in Indiana nurses are asked very specific questions regarding criminal activity on license renewal applications. One of the questions is worded in such a way that it asks about whether you...

  16. Will the California BRN really consider my re-application???

    mona1023 replied to lauhles's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would follow your attorney's directions exactly if he/she has experience with administrative law and Nursing Boards. Begin gathering documentation to prove your efforts at recovery. If your license...

  17. Alcoholism VS Addiction:What does everyone think?

    mona1023 replied to mona1023's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks everyone for your comments. I just don't understand the rationale for not requring alcoholics to see an addictionist if the pathophysiology for the disease is the

  18. Getting ready to self report

    mona1023 replied to sharkiern357's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I would suggest contacting an attorney who has experience with Nursing Boards who can advise you on the best course of action. Good

  19. IPN Northwest Florida

    mona1023 replied to akhill's topic in Nurses Recovery

    IPN is very similiar to all the other monitoring programs out there. I am not from Florida, but in my state there are nurses who are in our program who are not addicts or alcoholics, but find...

  20. Trying to pick myself up during my suspension.

    mona1023 replied to KaseyJo's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You must deal with the shame and guilt before you will be happy and successful no matter what path you choose. I hope you are working with a sponsor who can guide you through the steps, and have a...

  21. Just submitted application to TX BON for re-instatement

    mona1023 replied to lynntxrn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on your recovery and thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is wonderful that you acknowledge that you are a success-no matter if you are a nurse or not. So many times we...

  22. Addiction Considered Disability?

    mona1023 replied to mavdreams's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Chaddy12, you haven't worked in nursing in over 2years? You may want to consider doing some CUE's before you go before the BON in your state to have your probation lifted. The reason I say this is...

  23. Reinstatement of license after voluntary surrender?

    mona1023 replied to paulschwinn's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Jackstem, do you think that someone should retain an attorney if asking to have probation lifted? Is it worth the expense of an attorney even if the licensee was completely compliant during the...

  24. Blessed with a job while on probation with narcotic restriction

    mona1023 replied to KristelRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    What a wonderful story of courage, hope and

  25. suspension/reinstatment question

    mona1023 replied to mattheha's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am sorry you are having a difficult time, but I do have some comments you may want to think about. First, you are absolutely correct that after reinstatement of your license (which isn't automatic...