Nurselee22

I chose not to work during this past year and intentionally took some time off. I haven't started applying yet, but once my license becomes unencumbered in May, I believe it will be much easier to find opportunities. It's definitely possible your previous job could give you a second chance, after all, they know you and your work ethic best. Keep your hopes high, and wishing you the very best of luck.

Yes, exactly, but it was two narcotics that were not counted for. Just thinking of my case makes me mad. They didn't really know where to place my case, so they defaulted to administrative probation.

You're right, I meant to say "suspend"

this is not true for all states!! States that are widely considered non-protective: In these states, BON involvement almost always becomes public, even for minor issues: Michigan Arizona New Jersey Georgia Washington Oregon these states do not have alternative to discipline. If the BON issues any formal action, probation, reprimand, citation, it will almost always be public, regardless of monitoring.

this was my case; I was never found eligible for monitoring. As a result, the BON issued one year of administrative probation related to two non-charted medications. I had no restrictions, just quarterly sign offs. My license was never inactive, so I do not need to reinstate it. Once the year is complete, my license will automatically return to unencumbered status.

This typically results in a 1–2 year period of administrative probation, with required quarterly verification from your manager. no restrictions or another other drug related consequences... this is from personal experience, BON gave me 1 year probation, but I have no restrictions and im not required to work, so I took the year off.

My understanding is that avoiding HPRP often involves surrendering or inactivating a license, with reinstatement later requiring monitoring. I think this is how you could avoid the program temporarily.....

If you are 1000000% sure they have absolutely nothing on you, then I would 10000000% go for it. screw. them!! I wanted to do the same thing, but I had missed two charting on two narcs (or maybe one was back charted I cant remember it right now) and had already spent $8-10k, so I just said forget it. It takes more money and time to go through the administrative law, and every time they reschedule the date - you'll have to pay your lawyer, unless you don't have a lawyer then go all the way. Still, please make sure to consult with your lawyer or someone who can give you legal advice. That was just my case. They still gave me a one-year probation. I was too scared at the time, now that I'm on the other side, I wish I had been more firm on fighting them but also MI BON is ruthless.

I would also suggest you get a lawyer right away too. I'm only telling you what I did and went through. You can do all the extra things on the side, and they might help, if your case ever ends up in front of a judge. A judge could take those efforts into consideration.....but when it comes to the BON, their process is their process. BON has no-one above them, so if they say jump; you have to jump!! BON can override or disregard a judge's recommendation (that is why I say please get a lawyer, you don't want to deal with BON alone, they are intimidating and will break you.) Once they refer you for an evaluation, the decision is essentially made, you have to call them and go through the evaluation. There's no way around it. nothing you do on the side matters to them. What matters most to the BON is your evaluator's report and the drug testing you will be going through in pre decision for eligibility. That's what they base their decision on, not your intentions, not your words. The evaluator holds a lot of weight in how your case is handled. I went through this too. I had prescribed meds for anxiety but I refilled my RX so very rarely those weren't even damaging for me, I still wasn't eligible for monitoring because all of my answers matched perfectly with every cross-reference. Your evaluator will communicate with both hprp and the BON, they're all in contact with each other throughout the process (you will sign ROI for all of them to talk to each other.) Everything you say has to line up, because they will compare it all. Everyone's case is different, but the path stays the same once hprp is involved. try commenting on other threads so you can DM me privately, I'm more than happy to talk one-on-one and help however I can.

What you're going through right now is hell, probably one of the most stressful things you'll ever go through. I've been there. But you will not lose your license. You will go through a tough time, but you can survive it. what I did for myself and what I advice is to : get a lawyer, get a travel job (make the money and go on with your life) Get a lawyer immediately, one who specifically handles cases with the BON- a good one. your lawyer, it's going to be expensive, but you won't have to speak to the BON yourself, your lawyer will handle everything. I mean everything, but that will cost you. Take a travel nurse job right now. thats what I did. get one that pays well. you'll need 10K. That move saved me, I was working and earning while all the investigation was going on. Your old job is done, you don't owe them anything anymore. You're not there to prove your worth to them. The only people you need to answer to now are the BON and they will come after you, but they are slow, so live your life until then. I went through this and I still have my license. I never spoke to the Board personally, not once. You'll get through this. go about your life like nothing has happened, because right now nothing is happening, you have your license, use it.

Be direct and factual when calling hprp. Let them know why you're calling without going into details. For example, when I called I said, "I'm dealing with an investigation involving LARA, and my attorney advised me to contact you.” No need to explain further, let them guide the process. it's either mental health or substance. Here's what to expect: You'll complete an intake ( mainly a history of your meds, be honest about your prescription history and when you last took any medications. Basically, your MAPs. You can't lie or leave anything out. The evaluator will get your MAPs report, and everything you say during the intake will be cross-referenced with that. After the evaluation, the provider will submit a written report ( mine was pages long) with their assessment and recommendation. If your story doesn't match across the board, it's a red flag, so make sure everything lines up.) You'll be entered into their system ( check-ins daily) you'll sign tons of ROI (too many people end up knowing more about you than you'd ever want a stranger to know.) Weekly drug testing will begin (until the final decision if you're eligible to enter the program) You'll choose one evaluator from a list of three they provide. (the evaluator is the one who can make or break you, they hold a lot of power in determining your path with hprp. Their report carries serious weight in the final decision) You'll also be asked to provide three personal references for the evaluator to contact, people who can speak to your character and behavior. After the evaluation, they'll determine whether hprp monitoring is necessary. If you haven't already: stop all THC use immediately and be ready to explain what led to the positive result ( edible at a party, using for sleep, etc.). But again, keep the explanation factual and let the evaluator decide how to interpret it. Don't feel like you have to fill the silence with words. They don't care if you've lost all desire to use, to them, you're just part of their daily routine. My advice? Don't stress. If I had to go through this process again, I wouldn't waste so much energy on anxiety, trying to prove I was a good person. The truth is, they don't care. For them, it's just another day, another case. feel free to message me on private. good luck.

My consent order includes a 60-day suspension, which I got this consent order before any compliance meeting or hearing. I have a zoom meeting next week to request that it be lifted, but my lawyer said that suspensions are rarely lifted before the time, so I will likely serve the full 60 days before my administrative hearing which is in May. To be honest, I don't even know why I have these meetings, because my lawyer already gave me my consent order, which includes a sixty day suspension and one year probation. My case has moved relatively quickly; my license was suspended last week, and my hearing to lift the suspension is scheduled for the first Thursday of next month, which is their usual meeting time. My administrative hearing will take place in May. I believe my lawyer played a role in expediting the process, but outcomes can vary based on the case, state, and attorney. From my initial interview with the investigator mid-October (but I didn't even know I was getting investigated) to my administrative hearing in mid-May, the entire process will take about 7-8 months. Hope this helps!

has anyone worked from home/remote on probation? I don't have any restrictions on my license, I just need 4 quarterly check ins from a manager and I'll get automatically off probation.

I appreciate your good words, really, it means a lot. as a human I feel defeated, it's very hard to accept "guilt" for something that it doesn't need this much punishment, there isn't one nurse one this universe that hasn't missed a waste or two. but I know life isn't fair, so I'm ready to move on. either way, im glad its over for now. and thank you for your advice throughout this, truly.

so they gave me 1 year probation working as a nurse, thats all. it'll be 2 years if I don't work. I want to fight it but I have nothing left in me. this entire situation has ruining my love for nursing...