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Hi there, I just wanted to start a thread for anyone who is in the Kentucky Board of Nursing's KARE program. I thought this would be a good place to share/exchange info and lend some support to one another!

Hi all, I wanted to start a thread for all those who are involved with Ohio Board of Nursing Consent Agreements. I am currently waiting for a consent agreement. I thought this would be a good place to share/exchange info and lend some support. Bes...

Hi there, I am being monitored in KY by the KARE program, use Affinity for UDS, my result came back as "abnormal" nothing further at this time. Anyone have any experience with this and what happens next? I have already emailed my monitoring agent, ...

Yes, finding a job can be very challenging and disheartening. Where in KY are you located?

The "no results" time frame can last for a while, it really just depends on when the lab received your specimen. I have had it go for a week or more before I've had a result. Don't get hung up on the lab specimens, as long as you know you are clean...

Our tests are not strip tests. Dude, my VERY FIRST drug screen was abnormal- I was in total meltdown mode- because it was over the weekend, and all the site said was "abnormal" . It ended up being a creatinine thing for me as well, but LAWDY, it make...

Don't get hung up on these things, as long as you know you are clean, that's all that matters. Early on, I would get myself whipped up into a state over these things, I had a similar thing happen to me before and although I knew I was clean, I kept ...

@ThatOneNurse, I can totally empathize with you on the observed- mental block thing. It is something I have to consciously be aware of and train myself to let it go- no pun intended!! That being said, observed screens are always a possibility- but ...

I have been in for almost 3 years, the testing is just like KyBeagle explained. You really just get used to it, it just becomes part of your day, like anything else, log in, first thing in the morning, then go from there. I have gone a month and a ...

Congrats on your upcoming graduation, well done! In November, it will be 3 years for me, and I have had a wonderful experience. It IS totally doable. I've had 3 different case managers thus far, and each has been amazing. My advice, commit to the...

VERY nice! Thanks for sharing. Yes, you will definitely not see me on here shedding any kind of negative light on this BON. I have been treated with dignity and respect, and in the 2.5 years I have been involved with the KARE program, I have had 3...

I am available to help you- I understand feeling overwhelmed and devastated- not sure if you can PM yet- but I would love to try and help you

I have a slightly different take on the boards. I have worked with 2 boards on two separate occasions and I have never felt resentment towards them. They are there to protect the public, not to hold our hands. I am in this mess because I am in thi...

I am so sorry to hear about all of this. Just know, although it seems bleak right now, it will get better. You have taken the right steps and admitted you have a problem. As far as nursing, I am not sure what the state of Michigan does, but I know...

Welllll, let's not get carried away now, enjoy?, no, not really, but I am grateful for it, as I am also working with the Ohio Board and that process is not quite as "enjoyable". I count my blessings where I can these days. :) . Take a deep breath, ...

Don't let it get you overwhelmed, it's a process. Next month, it will be 2 years into the 5 already for me. It goes fast- they are super friendly and helpful. Just remember to check in with Affinity daily- get a system for that- it is the first th...

Best of luck, you deserve it, let us know what happens!

Oh, and 1 more thing, don't get hung up on time...."haven't heard from the hospital and it has been almost 2 weeks"....don't do that to yourself, keep looking forward, things will happen when they are supposed to...one day at a time- FORWARD! :)

You're welcome, we've all been there, and it sucks, I mean it SUCKS. But here's the thing, whatever happens, whatever is recommended, go with it. You are in this situation for a reason, and clearly you already have a good idea why you were using, d...

What a nice post, well said and supportive, and on point! I couldn't agree more, it's a long road, but in the end, the journey was exactly what I needed, it's difficult to see that when you are in the "perfect storm" of your addiction and consequenc...

I agree, with you, I mean the evidence was there- I admitted to the hospitals as well. The criminal charges I left that up to my attorney. My charges both times were Theft of Drugs. Again you may qualify for treatment in lieu. The second time aro...

Okay, I always go with this, my brother is a former criminal prosecutor and assistant DA , he told me a long time ago, that "you have no business talking to the police without legal representation, the cops, no matter how friendly they seem, are NOT ...

I am currently in my second go around with nursing boards..I used a separate attorney the first time for the board, and quite honestly it was a waste of money. I relapsed 2 years ago and this time I did not use an attorney for either board (I am wor...

yeah I went 45 days once without a test....don't worry, they'll make it up to you one month and drop you back to back or something!!

Very eloquently stated Catsmeow, a superb example of class, respect, and SUPPORT!