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    Problems with monitoring agency follwing rules?

    wish_me_luck replied to 1sttime's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I don't exactly see where they are not following the rules. You have been in 2 months. You can't get an exemption until 9 months. Hence why you were denied. Tx is not actual tx, more like you go to...
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    initial license question

    wish_me_luck replied to JSlovex2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It's different in VA, but I talked to someone who is in TN and they said it asks if you are of sound mind (i.e. mental illness); they said to put yes, you are of sound mind. Unless you have something...
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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, I thought I would add a few things from the BON end of things. My psychiatrist had written a letter to the BON when I went through the application process and it was not exactly the best letter...
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    Frustrated

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    JS, yes, they have that right. I know you are in TN, so I don't know the laws in TN, but in VA, we have the Code of VA. The application asks about mental health hx and chemical dependence issues. The...
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    initial license question

    wish_me_luck replied to JSlovex2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    JS, I am not trying to be mean when I say this, but it is not a HIPAA violation. Some states (VA being one, I am not sure about TN) actually make info. public (including dx) because the public has the...
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    initial license question

    wish_me_luck replied to JSlovex2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    No, Pearson Vue does not care. They are a testing company. It's the BON that issues the
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    Recovered alcoholic & new nurse

    wish_me_luck replied to joeliejean's topic in Nurses Recovery

    any news in the job hunt, OP? I am going to be facing a similar scenario and I need some hope. I have a BSN and nursing license, but I am a new grad and I am in HPMP. I have not had an issue with...
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    Missed Call-ins

    wish_me_luck replied to bashley81's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In VA, you check in either by calling in or computer. I do the computer check in. Is that an option for you? I wouldn't remember if I had to call
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    Be a nurse to go to med school?

    wish_me_luck replied to judit4424's topic in Nursing Career

    Agree with everyone else. But, I wanted to add something. Many medical schools are looking at people who are well rounded, meaning they are not only good at the sciences, but at the "arts". They see...
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    Ending consent early

    wish_me_luck replied to goofeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Instead of an automatic no, I wish they would realize that we are clean and we pay for the tests to prove it. Most of us want to be clean and sober and are putting forth
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    Frustrated

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    mona, what did you do when you saw yours online? Did you sit and stare at it and then cry? That's about how it went down with
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    Ending consent early

    wish_me_luck replied to goofeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh, wow. I have not heard of doing that. Can you do the job on nights? That way you can do the tests and meetings when it's day time and do the job at
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    Moving to another state with old restriction

    wish_me_luck replied to goofeegirl's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You might or might not get turned down. Just because you had a contract in one state doesn't mean you'll be denied in another. Some states are more lenient than others. I think, however, you might...
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    Frustrated

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, mine is alcohol and a mental health issue. Both disclosed. No job issue, just was honest on application. I know they have to disclose it because of the law in VA, but it just was a shock and...
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    Recently moved Canadian RN to UK

    wish_me_luck replied to jhan2288's topic in United Kingdom

    thanks fo the info. I am lucky, I have a
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    Recently moved Canadian RN to UK

    wish_me_luck replied to jhan2288's topic in United Kingdom

    Are nurses being hired in the UK? If not, then you can't fix the staffing. If so, maybe some of us US nurses can move there? What's the pay like in England? I know it is less than the US, from what I...
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    Do I call a recruiter with whom I interviewed with before and did not get the job?

    wish_me_luck replied to iridium54's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am not a manager or recruiter, but instead of asking for a second interview; just explain that you want to work for them, what can you improve on to make you more marketable to them? Then, do what...
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    Starting Salary for VA LPN

    wish_me_luck replied to hcra19's topic in Government, Military

    tnbutterfly, I was just scanning the Virginia forum because that's where I am from. When I read this, I thought the OP was referring to the VA as in Veterans Affairs hospital, not Virginia. I could be...
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    Frustrated

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yes, I am. I have no idea if that was a sympathetic comment, but yes, it was a shock seeing my diagnosis with my name online on the BON license look up. It can be accessed by
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    Thinking about moving

    wish_me_luck replied to lock3661's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I say call the ND BON first and verify. Then, if it's not a problem, apply for a ND license and apply for jobs there, if you can afford to move. You gotta do what you gotta
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    Frustrated

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Yeah, I know. I am just afraid that the amount of possible alcohol in certain vinegar, which I try hard to avoid, will make me test positive even though I have not drank in a little over 6 months. I...
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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, the way it is looking...the drug screen costs alternate between being around $41 and $22. Again, it's the panel they choose (some test for more substances than others). But, that's the way mine...
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    At the end of my rope...hate nursing.

    wish_me_luck replied to Brittany2206's topic in General Students

    Do you like pharmaceuticals? Pharmaceutical companies hire people with a nursing degree. Plus, it is slightly different after school. I am waiting for approval, so I can look for my first nursing job,...
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    Burnt Out and Needing to Vent

    wish_me_luck replied to cupcake2013's topic in General Students

    Make a countdown to remind yourself that it is almost over. Sleep when you can and if you do not need to work, then don't. Do you have a therapist? If not, then find one. Just ask yourself this--if...
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    At the end of my rope...hate nursing.

    wish_me_luck replied to Brittany2206's topic in General Students

    I have to reply to Quarter...if you really hate it that much, please do yourself and everyone else a favor and do something else. I think we've all had rough clinical days (and work days for those...