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Has anyone tried to obtain their DEA license as an APRN after having prior issues with diversion of narcotics while a beside RN? I am 3 years into my contract with my state monitoring program and will be graduating from an APRN program in May. I have...

Will accepting a GI position as a new grad force me to stay in this specialty? I like GI, but worry that if I accept I will be not be able to transition to another area in the future if I wish to do so. Has anyone accepted a specialty position as a n...

Awesome! Thank you.

The narcotics restriction was removed after 6 months or so. I've had a per diem PACU since where I've been handling narcotics.

Problem is, CT's program is 5 years. I still have a little over 2 years in the program. The monitoring program has only encouraged me while in my APRN program and shown no hesitation with my going back to school, so I am hoping they would not have le...

My PCP would like to prescribe me Provigil for work shift disorder. However, I am in a recovery program, and I get tested regularly. Anyone know if Recovery Trek tests for Prodigal or if I should worry about the addiction potential of the drug?

Just out of curiosity, what is the length of your monitoring program, and which state's program are you in? I am in CT's HAVEN, and it is 5 years! I have another 3.5 years. Seems like it will never end!

Wow...graduated on 2011 and the starting wages have not budged.

Back in 2011, the starting wage was slightly higher than acute care hospitals. I believe it was $29/hr. When I left for New Britain, I took a $0.50 pay cut/hr.

I just received an e-mail today from my new supervisor at work, who I informed about my monitor program last Friday. She wants to contact HAVEN, my monitoring program before I go to work on Thursday. I was hired by someone else who was just let go fo...

Has anyone completed a nurse practitioner program while in a monitoring program? Will this affect me when trying to get my APRN license if I have been fully compliant?

I worked in an ICU when I was confronted for my addiction to opiates. I thought I'd never see any of my coworkers again, but as it turns out, THREE are in one of my classes for my NP program this fall. This is bringing back all the guilt and shame of...

Hello all, I have been in CT's HAVEN monitoring program for a year now, and about 6 months ago, when I began my job search, my therapist told me she would not have a problem supporting the lifting of my narcotic restriction. I have been 100% complian...

Thank you for the replies! I will my case manager tomorrow. My therapist also says she is going to contact her and "touch base." I'm nervous what is going to come of this.

I was just accepted into UConn's ACNP program and am a part of CT's HAVEN program. So yes, it is possible!

Going to UCONN's ACNP program starting in Fall.

Where all did you apply for NP school? UCONN MSN Which school is your first choice and why? Well, I guess that would probably be UCONN! The program quality and value cannot be beat in CT. They offer some of the core classes online. What specialit...

is 180k common in Boston?

I applied pretty early to the ACNP program--back in Nov, I think--and found out I was accepted in Feb. sometime. The phone interview was pretty straight-forward. The program director asked me about my experience, reason for wanting the ACNP v. other ...

I have this website that features ACNP salaries: http://practicalnursingsalary.org/CT/1/salary/Acute-Care-Nurse-Practitioner-Salary The figures seem a little optimistic. Anyone familiar with this site? Reputable?

I am having an interview for an ACNP program. I am very nervous about telling them I am in a monitoring program. Has anyone had school interviews while being monitored? Any suggestions?

Hello all. I am accepted to the ACNP at Uconn for starting this Spetember. I am having second-thoughts about the ACNP track, and am wondering if it too late to change to the FNP instead. Has anyone switched tracks? Thanks, Josh CCRN

thanks for the responses. I still have a ways to go before I apply to school. I'm currently working tele, and hope to get into our ICU within 6 months. Just wanting to see where my GPA stands in terms of competitiveness.

Do CRNA schools focus on particular classes when admitting students? I have a science GPA of around 3.8, but my overall GPA is 3.52. Will I be just an average applicant or above?

Gaylord will be looking to replace myself because I'm leaving for the Hospital of Central CT in early March! Gaylord is a good place to start.