SARP-Massachusettes~alternative to discipline

123rn17 · Apr 14, 2018

Hello. I am hoping to connect with others that are in Mass. I signed my contract this spring (2017) with SARP...any other MA nurses here?

Hi. Would you share what your experience has been? I've had a complaint and am looking into SARP and am hoping to connect with others as well. Thanks!

2010rn42 · Apr 18, 2018

Hello. Happy to see a Massachusetts RN here! I have been in a year now and slowly adjusting to the requirements of the program. There are a lot and seem to be constantly changing, which is a challenge. I had high hopes that SARP would offer a lot of support in recovery and in connecting with other RNs in the program. I was wrong, they are strictly monitoring you. The peer meetings are not that helpful to me. I get my support from my sponsor and a few woman I have connected with in the required 12-step meetings...and this forum is a great place to come and know you are not alone in this! I have followed the requirements and am starting to accept this "New normal " and doing my best to stay positive. I want to return to work as a RN without a "mark" on my license...and following these requirements is my only option. I would be happy to answer any specific questions you have! Can you private message on here?

RNigothis · May 29

Hello everyone,

I know this is an old thread, but I hope someone is still watching it. Does anyone know if working in dialysis counts towards the 1 year required to work for the program?

Has anyone had luck with also doing acute psych to count towards those?

If neither of the two, what other specialties may count toward the agreement stipulations?

Thanks in advance, and I hope everyone is doing well.