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Gosh, I wish there was a Love button I could push for this--I am SO happy for you! I have a little over 13 months left of a 5 year contract, and at times I have thought about asking for an early release (maybe 6 or 3 months early or so), but then I ...

I went 26 days, which is the longest I've waited in between. As some one else mentioned, I just think they're trying to see if we'll slip up & "catch us"......I'm 3.5 years into my contract.

Congratulations!!!!!!!

Hi stineknight, I don't have any advice for you, but have a question. I'm interested in getting into hospice nursing and wondered what company you work for? I'm also from northwestern Wisconsin. Feel free to send me a PM, if you'd like. Thanks &...

Hi and welcome to the site. I don't have any advice, as I didn't need to go through that evaluation, however, I am from WI. Where abouts are you from? I am in the PAP monitoring program (the alternative to discipline program). Sorry I can't really h...

I'm sure this has been asked before but I couldn't find any specific threads. I'm considering starting a supplement/protein drink from Herbalife but am nervous that it will cause a false positive on my uds. I don't know of any research that says it ...

I sent you a PM StillRN, not sure if you got it?

Thanks everyone for your responses. I'm going to err on the side of caution at this point and not risk the Herbalife. I'll check into some of the other options listed you guys provided. I am kind of looking for something to give me energy/endurance d...

I'm almost 3 years years into my 5 year monitoring program. I've been clean & sober since March 2014, which is when I was terminated from my job, lost the respect of many of my friends & family. It was a devastating experience but also a very...

[COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]I will begin by stating I have been a member of this forum and have appreciated learning from those who have gone through monitoring programs or who are going through them. I am approaching 3 years of my 5 year...

Hi and thank you so much for responding. What did you mean when you said 'you are amazed by my limitations now'? Are your relating that to how the process of the monitoring program affected you? When you were in your program, was it hard for you to w...

If you are a licensed RN but work as an MA, what is the scope of practice you work under? Can an RN work in a position below their status in healthcare? Just curious on what yours and other's experience has been regarding this. Congrats if this i...

Could you ask your department monitor?

Hi everyone, I've been a member of this blog for a couple years now. Like many here, I am in a monitoring program. I am approching 2.5 years into my comtract and thinking about asking for modifications in my contract. I would like to ask for the rest...

Thanks for your insight...my biggest concern is to be too hasty when asking for modifications to my contract. I had debated waiting to ask this at the 3 year mark as well, which I think I might. I am grateful for my monitoring program and have lea...

"Geez, today feels like all of my patients want me to wait on them hand and foot..." "Right? I know. This HOSPITAL sign behind us should really read 'Healthcare Bar and Grill, how may we serve you?'"

Were you searched because of your refusal to submit at UDS? Sorry, but more info would be helpful. I don't want to sound preachy, but you DO need to face or accept if you have an addiction....that is where your priority needs to be. Like many others...

Welcome to Allnurses and just know that you are not alone.....there are many of us here who have been where you are right now, and know how scary this must feel. My advice is to self-report, as it sounds like your employer will report you anyways, wh...

Hi everyone, looking for some advice from those who have made modifications to their limitations on their license. Some background: I am a recoverying addict--I self reported and was lucky enough to enter my states Professional Assistance Program..ak...

I don't have to meet with my monitor physically, I have to turn in quarterly reports that include a list of AA/NA meetings I attended during the quarter (signature of the chairperson at the meeting), a report filled out by my employer and a personal ...

Oh I am SOOOOO happy and releived for you! I have been following your thread closely. Although it was certainly trying in the end, I do commend you on your ability to stay positive through out this process. Congrats!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone, I am just looking for some feedback. I've posted on this site before and have been in recovery for over 2 years. (from pain pills). I was fortunate enough to be accepted into my state's monitoring program. I have been in monitoring fo...

I understand about not being able to give tax advice...lol. Thanks so much for your insight.....definitely something I might check onto!

Hey Blondie, I didn't realize we could claim any of our expenses during monitoring.....had I known I could have claimed something , I certainly would have tried. What have been able to claim? The cost of drug screens or for AODA counseling? Thanks!

I was lucky to find an RN job in an office setting., which was conducive with my restrictions. I have been at my job for a littile over one year. I have been in my contract for 1 yr & 9 months....so it will be 2 years in Sept. I enjoy my job and ...