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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 diversion (as opposed to probation) it might be a little diff...

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 here? I was in the probation program for a year for...

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 months now, never had a positive screen. This past Tue...

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 that have nothing to do with nursing). Having work...

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 alcohol test, initially tried to fight it because I ...

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 wanted to go through the constant panic attacks and i...

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 anymore. Like I said, after 8 months of no news I coul...

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 anything outside of RN licensure but the last thing yo...

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 license, you'll have to continue to do all the condit...

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 have decided the best thing for me to do is surrend...

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 my brain hurts from trying to remember everything b...

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 there's not always staff of the same gender at your...

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 also, depending how often you smoked, it's doubtful yo...

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 graduated Valedictorian of my high school class, finis...

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 need to tell them, but I plan on fighting tooth and ...

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 actually interviewed for this same position about 5...

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 excited. In response to Chryssy D's post, no offense ta...

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 evals, reference letters, I would even go get assessed...

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 license for the position and I've always been intere...

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 spray I was using could've been the cause of the ...

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 I got on an ETG test and I have yet to even hear ...

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 level of sexual activity, we do ask for a preferred na...

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 from my support group who jumped from hospital to ...

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 a year through the program and then had a positive...

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 years until this mess so they are willing to keep me...