Hi I am kinda new to this sight and am glad I stumbled upon it. Any way here goes my story an abridged version. I am 44 and am a recovering alcoholic I received a DUI in March after crashing my car...
Thanks back to work and TXRN2 I am looking at RN jobs as well and certainly would take a non NP position. Its sooo hard with these stipulations and I know you guys are correct that we have to accept...
Catmom I am just starting this process and yes its a nightmare! Do you use nurse recruiters? Have you cosidered insurance positions case management MDS
Hi backtowork,so Im confused as to why case management isnt going to be an acceptable position for the nursing board?Its in a nonclinical role. I would think it would be perfect.? Good luck in your...
Welcome to the site and to recovery since you are admitting you have a problem thats a great start. My advice would be to NOT report this to the nursing board or peer assistance program . I would not...
Congrats on your job and the restrictions arent too bad at all. I think I would tell them upfront about the stipulations which is not really a hassle for the management. This way you are upfront with...
This is such a difficult situation to be involved in and keep in mind a few pertinent facts. First you are bound by the nurse practice act to report any wrongful acts or potential acts and patient...
Oh wow to NOW IM CLEAN! I dont live in NC Im in Philly and am just applying for my RN and NP license . I have an ETOH addiction and a DUI . I have been sober 3 months and out of treatment. I was...
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Wow! Congratulations on getting and staying clean thats no small accomplishment. Life on life terms so hard at times as you are experiencing. I too am going through alot of problems from my addiction....
Can anyone tell me if I report a DUI to the BON what happens when I renew my license RN and NP in PA. ? I am fresh out of rehab sober 90 days alcoholism no marks on my nursing license
Hi, I am new to this site and to recovery. I am 90 days sober from alcoholism. Fresh out of rehab and attending meetings ect. Sobriety is hard and I have to face many prroblems and challenges because...