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  1. What happens when you decide not to move forward with IPN's recommendations?

    gnurse2089 replied to MFTinRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Sure thing, that 15 post minimum is annoying lol. Feel free to ask me any questions on here. Regarding the questions you’ve already asked, I’ll try to answer as best I can but if you’re on...

  2. What happens when you decide not to move forward with IPN's recommendations?

    gnurse2089 replied to MFTinRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi b.g805, I haven’t posted in a long while but I live on the Central Coast and can give you some info, would probably be easier to do it via e-mail or something. Are you able to private message on...

  3. Experience with positive ETG test, California BRN

    gnurse2089 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi all, this board continues to be a great source of support and encouragement throughout this whole ordeal. An update on my status. I've been in the probation program for the CA BON going on 10...

  4. CA first DUI

    gnurse2089 replied to AloeBlox's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just a word of advice, don't look at what discipline LVN's get, especially in California because they're regulated by a different board that is a LOT more lenient on minor offenses (like misdemeanors...

  5. What happens when you decide not to move forward with IPN's recommendations?

    gnurse2089 replied to MFTinRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I can't tell you specifically what'll happen in your case but I can tell you my experience. I got put on probation with the CA BRN for a 3 year term for a DUI, I went through a year, had a positive...

  6. Working non nursing jobs while in contract

    gnurse2089 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey all, it's been a while since I've been on here but I thought I'd spread some hope. I surrendered my license last October after the CA BON put me through straight hell and I decided I no longer...

  7. Probation violation with PEth test

    gnurse2089 replied to Hope36280's topic in Nurses Recovery

    After the first month after your violation as long as you don't have any more dirty tests it'll go back down to 3-4 a month. But they'll PeTH test you more frequently so make sure you don't drink...

  8. Probation violation with PEth test

    gnurse2089 replied to Hope36280's topic in Nurses Recovery

    They'll automatically forward it to the AG office. I'd also let your monitor know that you're currently working as an LVN just to be on the safe side. Technically they're not supposed to regulate...

  9. Probation violation with PEth test

    gnurse2089 replied to Hope36280's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So if the positive test was anything other than a lab error, your practice will be ceased and it'll take anywhere from 4-8 months to hear any kind of resolution. And if you don't want to lose your...

  10. Throwing in the towel, and feeling liberated

    gnurse2089 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi all, I would like to start this off by thanking everyone on this board for their continual encouragement and support. In the last few months I have been doing a lot of personal soul searching and...

  11. Throwing in the towel, and feeling liberated

    gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Update on my story, I accepted the case management position at the regional center and have been there for 2 weeks now. It's very much a social work position so there is a ton to learn and most days...

  12. Witnessed UDS

    gnurse2089 replied to Chucktownnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I think most state programs have witnessed UDS. In California it's not even an option, all the samples the board asks to provide are witnessed and it's a pain especially if you're in a rural area as...

  13. Do employers ever drug test on the spot at interviews?

    gnurse2089 replied to Nursey916's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Only time I was tested on the spot for a job was for a home health agency and that's because they offered me the job right after the interview. It's doubtful you would be tested the same day, but...

  14. CA Nurse on Probation - Need to Vent

    gnurse2089 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi all, I'm an RN in CA and I was recently placed on probation, as of May 5th with the BRN for a DUI I got 3 years ago. The DUI, for me, was the first time I had gotten in trouble for anything. I...

  15. Throwing in the towel, and feeling liberated

    gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It never came up and since it's not a nursing position there's no need to tell them. I guess there is a slight chance I may end up on the OIG list for giving up my license, and in that case I would...

  16. Throwing in the towel, and feeling liberated

    gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey ZahirNP, I actually just interviewed this week for a case management position for the local regional center which provides services to the developmentally disabled population in this area. I had...

  17. Throwing in the towel, and feeling liberated

    gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for all the positivity guys! The past couple weeks have been really busy with me moving into a new place, following up on job leads etc. With each step I feel more and more optimistic and...

  18. Need Help!! Positive pre-employment drug screen

    gnurse2089 replied to stur's topic in Nurses Recovery

    First off, we can't give legal advice here but I would definitely lawyer up before you say anything to the board. Second, start collecting evidence that you really don't have a problem (i.e. work...

  19. Working as a Medical Assistant instructor while on probation?

    gnurse2089 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey all, so I've been looking at career options outside of the nursing field and was recently offered a interview for a career school as a medical assistant instructor. I wouldn't need an active RN...

  20. How long is too long with the BON?

    gnurse2089 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi all, so as a refresher, I was placed on a cease practice in the middle of March with the BON in California for a positive ETG test. When I consulted with the MRO for firstlab, we determined a nasal...

  21. Peer program power trip...

    gnurse2089 replied to catsmeow1972's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey catsmeow, sorry to hear about your difficulties. I really think something needs to be done about these programs. I've been on a cease practice since the middle of March because of a false positive...

  22. You've Got To Be Kidding Me

    gnurse2089 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its funny how different nursing in America can be depending on what area of the country you're in. I'm a nurse in California at a SNF. Well we don't ask their preferred pronouns upon admission or...

  23. Help! What's next?

    gnurse2089 replied to Justme0400's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with Lisacar in a sense. I don't think every employer will report you to the board, I think many employers will let the nurse go without resorting to those measures. I know quite a few nurses...

  24. Does license surrender automatically result in OIG exclusion list?

    gnurse2089 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi all, so as I've mentioned several times before, I'm on nursing probation for a DUI I got in California in 2013. (Which I just got expunged from my record last week, yay!). Anyway, I made it almost...

  25. Does license surrender automatically result in OIG exclusion list?

    gnurse2089 replied to gnurse2089's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey burtis, I'm actually still at my current job still working as a ward clerk but at my RN rate of pay. I've actually been very fortunate that my history with my employer has been impeccable for 4...