Hey all! Quick question r/t restrictions while in Va's HPMP- in your experience how long after starting work did you wait until your restrictions where changed, if ever? Specifically no night shifts?...
OverwhelmednVA replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery
Some of my message was cut off, I also wanted to ask if anyone knows of nurses being approved and finding work in the nursery, or if I should just forget that dream for a few more years. Thanks so...
OverwhelmednVA replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery
Hey all! Thought I would update since it's been a while! I've got 19 months sobriety and have been back to work for 5 months in dialysis. It's been good for the most part, aside from really missing...
OverwhelmednVA replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery
Did any one else have trouble when it was time to get your contacts revised for going back to work? I've sent in the release form for my case manager to contact my new employer about the monthly...
OverwhelmednVA replied to willow14's topic in Nurses Recovery
willow you've gotten some great suggestions! I too came to this board for the same reason! Soo many questions on how to go about applying and what to say- what not to say.. But I just take the...
OverwhelmednVA replied to tellmywhy's topic in Nurses Recovery
Wow I didn't expect such fast replays! Thank you all so much! I am trying to stay away from hospitals and apply at dialysis clinics- there is one right across the street I would love to get on at one...
OverwhelmednVA replied to tellmywhy's topic in Nurses Recovery
Thanks so much! I don't know how I missed this reply lol. Luckily that lab lady leaves me alone now. Haha. How is dialysis going?! That's where I applying now- hoping davita is just as friendly! I...
OverwhelmednVA replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery
Hey all! Hope everyone is doing well- I have a quick question, I'm about to send a resume in for a job in dialysis- and I'm wondering if I should go ahead and disclose that I in hpmp on the cover...
OverwhelmednVA replied to tellmywhy's topic in Nurses Recovery
Hey all, I will be allowed to look for work soon, I am about 4 months in hpmp since orientation.. Just want to be reasonable when I look for work.. The lady at the lab I go to for the randoms loves to...
OverwhelmednVA replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery
Just a random thought, but does anyone think getting a lawyer might help to get the 5 years knocked down a little? I don't know if once you sign your contract with hpmp if it is too late to get a...
OverwhelmednVA replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery
It's been a little while since I posted... Not much to update really as it seems this ball rolls really.. Really.. Slow. I thought by now I would be on the way to really getting things in this program...
OverwhelmednVA replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery
Hey there, new to all of this.. But I think it's a good idea to join for support because it looks like its going to be a long road ahead of me. Just a quick question while I have a little but of time...