KyBeagle ASN

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    Affinity drug testing

    KyBeagle replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You’re correct, it does. They did tell me in my first meeting, when I signed the agreement, to notify them when going out of town. Based on my experience with KARE, if I had been out of town &...
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    Affinity drug testing

    KyBeagle replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @solarex This is a great point. I always did this, as well, and I’m glad you thought to mention it. In fact, when my primary collection site built a new facility & moved, I was aware because I...
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    Affinity drug testing

    KyBeagle replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In KARE (KY), the agreement stipulates that you must notify your Case Manager 2 weeks prior to travel. It isn’t worded as “permission” & my Case Manager never treated it as such. Per...
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    Drop your monthly testing average here please.

    KyBeagle replied to RueTrue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    My program (KARE) used Affinity for testing. Payment for the UDS was through them. People do things differently. Some pay their account at the time of testing. I was worried something big could...
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    Drop your monthly testing average here please.

    KyBeagle replied to RueTrue's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I “graduated” a couple years ago from KY’s KARE program. I had saved a copy of my Affinity result log & pulled it up to answer your question. (By “result log”, I just mean the dates of...
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    KyBeagle replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    While at home sick today, I came across your post again from a year ago. And literally almost DIED. ☠️The laughter caused a coughing fit so intense that I couldn’t get under control until I took...
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    Kentucky Board KARE

    KyBeagle replied to tarab333's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I’m not a CRNA but I’m an RN. I was in the program 2014-2019 & VERY compliant. I think was striving to become their poster child. I asked a couple of times if the 5 year “sentence” could...
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    Mandated to work Saturday?

    KyBeagle replied to Bella1988's topic in General Nursing

    I’m simply curious to know how this story ends! I feel like I’ve been watching a movie on TV & the cable went out right before the end! Did HR get back with you? Did you work
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    What job can I do on probation?

    KyBeagle replied to peacedove's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That’s fantastic! I wish more programs provided leads for potential employment
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    What job can I do on probation?

    KyBeagle replied to peacedove's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I entered my state’s 5 year diversion program several years ago, I applied & was hired into a Case Management/your position. Initially, after thanking my lucky stars for getting a job, I...
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    I am done!

    KyBeagle replied to Never stop 98's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations! Now you can breath
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    Test Codes for Affinity!

    KyBeagle replied to gandorx's topic in Nurses Recovery

    791750 is a urine drug test specific for Kratom (Mitragynine). The code is actually listed on Labcorp’s website which is unusual. For most panels, Affinity had created CPT codes that are different...
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    Tested Positive For THC Pre-Employment Drug Test

    KyBeagle replied to Stainahb's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @Stainahb @RNforthecause I'm thankful to see 2 nurses who didn't NEED a disciplinary or ATD program escape this punishment. Too many times I've come across stories like both yours on this...
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    Affinity drug testing

    KyBeagle replied to Kpp1234's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In 2019, I completed the 5 year KARE program (KY). They utilize LabCorp (Affinity). I never had a Hair test & only one blood test in 5 years. Otherwise, it was urines 1-2 times/month (3X/month...
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    Assistance Program Tips

    KyBeagle replied to StarlaBanks's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think these are excellent tips. Although, I have never actually seen these all written down together, I pretty much followed all of these in my 5 years in KARE & successfully completed my...
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    Leaving HPRP-Work Suggestions?

    KyBeagle replied to LaylaR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @Questions2020 Kentucky’s Alternative to Discipline program (KARE) is a standard 5 year program. Unlike the Disciplinary route, it remains confidential. I completed the program in 2019 & have...
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    BULLYING at work as Usual

    KyBeagle replied to CardiTeleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have moderately controlled asthma & work in a busy ED. At the moment, approximately 40% of our admissions are COVID +. I’m in contact with R/O COVID & COVID patients every shift that...
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    Hair test

    KyBeagle replied to Betterdaystocome's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This^^ I agree
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    Leaving HPRP-Work Suggestions?

    KyBeagle replied to LaylaR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This is heartbreaking for me to read - yet I’ve read enough discouraging stories on here to know that this is all to common. I was an a 5yr ATD program because I needed to be. I never had...
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    Leaving HPRP-Work Suggestions?

    KyBeagle replied to LaylaR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I just want to share a word of caution. If your nursing license is actually revoked, you have a much higher likelihood of being placed on the OIG’s exclusionary database. If that happens, a...
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    Infection Prevention Misinformation

    KyBeagle replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thankfully, I am safe! I wear a mask when talking on my cell phone, gloves when surfing the internet, & a tin foil hat... ?
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    RNinRecovery*Help!

    KyBeagle replied to 2010rn42's topic in Nurses Recovery

    @hppygr8ful I’m pretty sure that Spanked finished just a few months after I did. His reply on this thread is from December
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    Are these costs tax deductible?

    KyBeagle replied to rn1965's topic in Nurses Recovery

    There were several nurses enrolled in my Healthcare Professional group that claimed their Affinity expenses as medical deductions on their taxes. I was probably the only one that didn’t. Instead,...
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    Missed Affiniy Test

    KyBeagle replied to natausha wallace's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Deep Breaths! I'm sorry you have such a rough time. You’re describing what I always feared in the KARE program. I missed 3 check-ins spread over a 5 year period (which my CM was gracious about) but...
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    30 Freaking Days Left give or take 10 days

    KyBeagle replied to New mommy 26's topic in Nurses Recovery

    CONGRATS! You’re almost there! The finish line is just up ahead! ?‍♀️With over six years behind you, that finish line is now within sight. YOU CAN DO IT! This is a little long, but I...