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hi all. Yes, I've done some research, but as usual prefer to get input from actual people. I'm very new to long term care but have 16 years RN experience (varied: mostly cardiac, some ICU, trauma step-down, hemodialysis, psych/addiction for s...

just curious how your 'case' is coming along? any further developments with the BON or criminal charges for diversion?

DAMN! If a student went off like what you described when I was in nursing school, they would've been penalized. Or rather, they likely would not have gone off on a tangent like that. What was her rationale for being late that day? if she was awake...

I concur with the not using a colleagues specific name. Perhaps just 'notepad unavailable, taken out of client home.' or something along those lines. And yeah, that's utter BS that management hasn't addressed it. It'd be different if you all had y...

My license wasn't revoked, but suspended for one year (related to the monitoring program) and I was able to get it back rather quickly, once the year was up. The part that took the longest for me, was because I had to have our support group therapis...

I apologize, I don't have an answer for you, as far as being able to work in another state while in PNAP. In all likelihood you will have to enroll in PNAP upon applying for PA licensure. At least that's been what I have seen/heard others. I never...

I never put it on my resume or application. I always preferred to discuss that subject during an in-person interview. It usually comes up fairly quickly, as I had a large time gap between nursing positions & was questioned about that. Ju...

I second the idea to look into the new state prior to making plans. I have heard where people have had to restart the new states' program once moving there, despite completing the first program without issue successfully. Best of luck!

I am almost done with this monitoring & couldn't be happier! My official date is less than 3 weeks away! Then, it's just waiting another week or two to hear from the board and I am DONE with it! It's just been such a long road, full of BS, lies...

you are correct in saying these programs are all about the money! That's all it is, punitive & demeaning & they love to control things, simply because they know they can because they've got you by the short & curlies! Kudos to you for ad...

OMG, what a dick! I'm so sorry to hear this! What about contacting your case manager, thru the monitoring program? Or are you only under the board order & don't have to participate in your states' monitoring program for HCP? Could he sp...

yeppers. They typically do this type of thing towards the end to psych you out & as you said, get every last dollar they can! less than a month til July, keep it going & you'll be done!

Wow, such a mess. I'm sorry, I can't offer much input about the drug court thing. But as far as a job, in nursing, addiction & SA nursing are usually friendly towards those with restrictions upon their license. AND a bonus, it helps you keep y...

WELCOME to nursing! It's unfortunate that women, especially in understaffed & stressful situations can be catty. I much preferred ICU & lots of male nurses to even out the hormones!! Given your new, it truly sounds like they are just...

Just wanted to check in with OP & see if you had your hearing & how it went? Hopefully well!

What does the contract state about not completing the program? Yes, anybody can choose to voluntarily back out of any signed contract, but there are usually consequences. Here in PA (I'm just paraphrasing, but I'm positive I've got the main gis...

Yes go to work, take an overnight bag & extra scrubs. If you're already there, they will likely ask you to stay, as some others for nite shift will call out. My previous employer would allow employees to crash on an empty wing, and work ...

Is it possible that same patient is also just as scrutinizing towards the next shift? I would imagine she does/was, unless they're BFF's or something. In that case, the staff know who the PITA patients are (not that she was a PITA!) but just a gene...

ditto forever humble. However, the true optimist in me would like to think we're truly innocent until proven guilty, but that doesn't seem to be how the monitoring programs go... I admit, it does not look good with texts that like, with a history o...

As a current enrollee in PNAP, avoid it at all costs, if you can. If you are 100% sure you're records are clean & nothing exists they could find, I'd keep quiet. Because if you lie on your application to take boards and they find out, that doe...

I would NOT talk to any representative of the monitoring program or nursing board myself, if I could go back. It's pricey, but get a lawyer. If you truly do not have a substance abuse issue, do NOT admit to it, same goes for mental health issues. ...

When I was in criminal court, the judge point blank told me "as a nurse, YOU are held to a higher standard", glaring down at me over his pinched nose (sorry, that's the impression he gave off. I don't understand how this is fair, because people are ...

If you truly are innocent, I would agree with others: work your butt off, save up & get an attorney to clear your name. The monitoring programs are mostly a BS way to rake in $$ for the states (in my opinion) and place everybody into the same gr...

It should specify within your legal documents what the repercussions are for noncompliance/not completing. Whether due to financial hardship, you're just sick of it all, positive drug screens, etc. I'm in a different state, but I believe if you wit...

In Bates Motel, Emma (had CF) wore her O2 this way all the time, pre-transplant. (sorry, I know it's TV, but sorta fits) ?