SororAKS ADN, RN

Yes, ladies and gentlemen. I was checking my results on affinity and my last test result is positive for alcohol. The problem is, I didn't drink. The only thing I can think might have caused it was some lemon tahini dressing at a vegetarian restauran...

I'm applying for reinstatement very soon, and am very grateful for the opportunity. I never believed until recently that I'd have this opportunity, or that I'd even want to have it. Here I am! Yea! My question is, what to do, if you have no idea what...

If you were in a position to recommend changes in the manner in which regulatory agencies deal with issues like substance abuse/mental health issues, what would you recommend? Do you think the alternative to discipline models currently operating effe...

Call your caseworker. Is it a permanent full time spot or is that limited to training?

Self report.

Call your caseworker and be honest about what you did. That will be much better than them finding positive test results and having to ask you. Honestly assess what happened, get back to a program, and work it one day at a time. What's done is done. T...

I'd both self report and retain an attorney experienced in dealing with the Board of Nursing. I'll be the first to agree with you on some of the rules and requirements, but it is better if you just do what you need to get through it. No it isn't fair...

I would get a lawyer, even a public defender, for your criminal case. See if you can retain a different lawyer with experience dealing with the Board. If you self report to the program in your state, the possibilities of keeping your license are ther...

Get a lawyer pronto, one that has experience dealing with the FL Board of Nursing and IPN. Lawyer up, do not admit to anything. Talk with your doctor, get an evaluation, and start attending meetings if you honestly believe you have issues. Only you w...

This incident disgusted me. I've never seen police have such disrespect for medical professionals. She advocated for her patient and followed policy, most police officers I've worked with are very respectful and come equipped with a search warrant. I...

What I do agree with here is the need for lobbying one's representatives and speaking out. Unfortunately as a profession we have not done this nearly enough, and that factor has contributed in the out of control behavior of some Boards of Nursing. Wh...

Yay! Congratulations on completing TPAPN!

Thanks for posting this. I go through these spells on occasion. One thing that helps me is the knowledge that it will pass, and in the meantime, I just try to keep up some daily practice of meditation and occasionally yoga. I also journal, writing ou...

I'd quit the second job. Our stress responses were masked with active addiction, and when we stop using our emotions aren't masked anymore. One thing I've learned throughout all this is to pay attention to what is going on inside myself. If you feel ...

I'd consult a professional licensure attorney.

Wow! Almost done! Congratulations and hang in there! Keep us posted.

You might try calling KY BON and ask them. In my experience, most Boards of Nursing are hesitant to issue a license unless Probation is completed in the previous state.

I have mixed feelings as I read this. I am glad that you listened to your heart and that you realize you have options other than nursing. A perceived lack of options keeps some people stuck. On the other hand, I am saddened that there is yet one more...

FL and MI programs are even worse than IN.

Gotcha. Try again, I deleted a few old messages.

You should definitely be able to practice your faith without thoughts of IPN! File for early release. *hug*

The little things matter. For me, I had to fight the program to find out what really happened with the allegedly positive urine alcohol and allegedly positive EtG (which suddenly turned out to be negative when I pushed the issue with the program dire...

Excellent! Congratulations! Very pleased to hear this.

Congratulations!

Petition for early release from IPN. Have your lawyer with you when you do. It's about time for this to end.