longhornfan1

longhornfan1 has 9 years experience and specializes in Acute/ICU/LTC/Advocate/Hospice/HH/.

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1. TPAPN...Uggghh!!

   longhornfan1 replied to bigdttu's topic in Recovery

   I have so much sympathy for your situation, as well as for every nurse who has had to suffer through the TPAPN circus. I have posted on allnurses for the last several years and have seen both ends of the spectrum when it comes to our "Peer's" judgme...

2. Having a hard time with work and TPAPN...Help!!!

   longhornfan1 replied to OSoStressed's topic in Recovery

   I have been on TPAPN for nearly 4 years. I make no excuses for my behavior that lead me to my current position (or lack there of). My choice, my consequence. But how long am I going to be reminded of that choice? I have been unable to find a job ...

3. Can Addiction be "Cured"

   longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

   OK, I love the accuracy of the new Showtime series "nurse Jackie" Anyone else offended!!??!! Not me>

4. Can Addiction be "Cured"

   longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

   I really am taking all your comments openly and appreciate the honesty and experience that comes with each post. I have no doubt that I could easily pick up a syringe or pill and take it and fall head first into addiction. I am a person who has ove...

5. Can Addiction be "Cured"

   longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

   http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/472497 try this link to broaden you views on "bad choices". If I take PCN and get a rash, do I take it again? No, because I have had a physical reaction that tells me I am allergic, my body does not process it on...

6. Can Addiction be "Cured"

   longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

   I am an excellent clinician. I was one of three LVN's working in ICU. I took every patient except a fresh heart. But I did everything else. I was working full time in the ICU/CVICU when I had my tonsillectomy. Started my third semester 6 weeks a...

7. Can Addiction be "Cured"

   longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

   I just got a PM saying that "they never met an addict who wanted to go back" Here is my reply. Clarify, they may not want to go back to the consequences, but they want to go back to the "feeling" or there would be no talk about "triggers" and the who...

8. Can Addiction be "Cured"

   longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the valuable input. I am aware that I could easily fall into addiction should I choose poorly, I refuse however to admit that I was a "dry drunk" for 36 years. That with all the crap I went through as a child growing up, I never turn...

9. Can Addiction be "Cured"

   longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

   I am not certain I have a goal, except to gain more information about this disease and how to help my kids develop better coping skills. With my family history of ETOH and drug addiction combined with depression, bi-polar and physical abuse issues, ...

10. Drug addicted nurses

    longhornfan1 replied to ske0124's topic in Recovery

    I think the standard drug test check for the top 5 drugs or their metabolites. Opiates, Amphetamines, Marijuana, Cocaine and PCP. Google 5 drug urinalysis. Will give you info on times to metabolize out of your system too. But if you have a progra...

11. Can Addiction be "Cured"

    longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, still working on the stigma of the diagnosis of addiction. Back to the basics. What are the criteria that must be met for a diagnosis of addiction vs. abuse. I think the CDC who initially screened me for treatment and the psychiatrist who did ...

12. Can Addiction be "Cured"

    longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said before, I had and still have issues that I need to work through. But to answer your question, yes, I was a very happy woman all things considered. I am sure I can identify several events that could be considered antagonists. Those even...

13. Can Addiction be "Cured"

    longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

    finally, someone who can apply pathophysiology to a disease instead of the "once an addict, always an addict!!" or my personal favorite "your in denial". i can explain it a hundred times, but it is a difficult topic to wrap your brain around. it's ...

14. Can Addiction be "Cured"

    longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate you revising your previous post. No, no one forced me to take the lortab, i chose the medication without educating myself on the potential for addiction. I failed to fully accept my fathers drinking and my brothers drug addiction and f...

15. Can Addiction be "Cured"

    longhornfan1 replied to longhornfan1's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with you Turn, I believe if I had never taken Lortab I would not have experienced what I perceived as positive effects from them, energy and such. Also, Lortab is a highly addictive drug in and of itself, even when taken as prescribed. T...