I'm sorry you are feeling this way. I remember when I used to wake up with my heart wanting to leave my chest; not a good feeling. Over my almost 3 years in monitoring I have learned to meditate and...
I have been a nurse in FL for 25 years, never a disciplinary action, never a parking ticket. A month ago I was caught taking two Tylenol 3 from the pixies, it had been a horrible day, but I really...
Update: In 3 months I will “celebrate” 3 years in IPN, 2 to go. Still doing good, working an an RN and enjoying my sobriety. It hasn’t always been easy, frustrating at times, I get tested 2-3...
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“just signed my contract a couple weeks ago. “ I am sorry you are going through this, I am too an “old” nurse caught in a nursing monitoring program. My advice is to do what your contract says...
Have you decided on a place to have your evaluation yet. You mentioned in another post that you will start your nurse support group next week, that's great, the members of the the group can give more...
in IPN (FL) we are required to complete a monitoring interruption request at least 1 week before traveling outside the state. We are asked to check in if we are in the US but I have never been asked...
I wouldn't work on anything using my RN license without telling IPN first. Do not risk this opportunity that you have been given to continue practicing your profession. Not sure if you are attending...
Mmm Tampa, they will recommend impatient, everyone I know that have gone there ended up with the same recommendation. They will call you to let you know what their recommendation is. DO NOT go to...
After I got evaluated I was recommended inpatient rehab. DO NOT go to the same place you are being evaluated, most people I know have stayed more than 30 days. I was given a very short list to pick...
Update: I have been clean for 1 year, I have been part of IPN for 11 months, held a job for 9 months. In 3 more months I will be able to handle narcotic. I'm living a happy life, I enjoy what I have...
Congratulation on 15 months sober. My question is, Have you signed a contract yet? I'm dealing with another state's nusing monitoring agency, and after signing a contract I began my random drug...
You lost your job. Where you drug tested? I left my job after I was sent for a drug test, I didn't wait for the result and I panicked and resigned. I spent days thinking the police would come knocking...
Four days before the end of your monitoring!!! What a mess. I'm sure they will take into account that you never had a positive result. Stick to your guns and tell them you are telling the truth when...
Good luck Friday with your second interview. I suggest that you go ahead and ask to leave early on the days you have support groups meeting, if the job is meant to be for you they will say yes. I...
I wish you well finding a job, been honest and humble doesn't mean you can't be confident, get your hair straight, wear your interview suit, and tell them how well you have done during your recovery,...
After 5 months of what I thought it was the end of my world, here I'm back from inpatient rehab, attending AA meetings everyday and ready to go back to work. I can honestly say I feel better, things...