Twoyearnurse replied to Starprism888's topic in Nurses Recovery
Agreed. I earned my contract! I do feel for individuals stuck in these programs for mental health. Really, how is paying for $$$$ of UA's helping someone who has bipolar disorder? I am pretty...
It never ceases to amaze me how at almost 3 years sober I can still create an uphill battle for myself. I got a job! Sounds swell right? Except I lost some very important identifying information and...
I got myself heavily involved with new activities. When I first got caught and subsequently got some good ol' addiction and mental health help the thought of picking up ANYTHING from my "old life"...
Heya! Finding a job is hard and when I was getting bogged down by rejection my sponsor said "we are not trying to find you a job, we are working on your fear of rejection". Turning my thoughts to...
Twoyearnurse replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery
Yes, you can work. The important thing with the database is to make sure that their report remains accurate. When you get stipulations removed, successfully complete a program etc , they should update...
Twoyearnurse replied to paidmydues's topic in Nurses Recovery
Hi Daisy, I am in the NPDB and not OIG. My state doesn't have an alternative program so it's not something that concerns me a great deal (really not at all). My information is already out there...
Begrudgingly (not really) I return to nursing work! Little background. Got caught diverting. Got sober and attended AA. Got 6 months of sobriety before meeting with the board investigator, signed my...
Twoyearnurse replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery
Hi, no I did not receive criminal charges. I did, however, get turned into the DEA. Diversion in my state is a felony crime, and thus they have five years to file charges should they choose to do so....
Twoyearnurse replied to Twoyearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery
Thank you for this! I still have 3 and a half years left on my nursing board contract (MOA in my state). We have 5 year contracts here. I will say that waiting on going back did wonders for my self...
Twoyearnurse replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nurses Recovery
Happy congratulations! How exciting! Wishing you the best of everything. InHisArms- I don't know your story, but welcome to the recovery world. Things tend to fall into place as the months go on....