imfree

imfree has 17 years experience and specializes in OB/Gyn.

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1. travel restrictions IPN

   imfree replied to gabby3's topic in Recovery

   Traveling was a big issue in the program I was in also. They were very strict. What they said was basically "travel at your own risk." Traveling outside the US was strongly discouraged. Within the US, you were required to get a list of 'acceptabl...

2. entering ipn

   imfree replied to gabby3's topic in Recovery

   Yes...really, you need to consult an attorney who specializes in dealing with licensing boards. If what you're saying is true and you were unjustly penalized for false positive UDS in your diversion program, something needs to be done! On the other...

3. Naltrexone... anyone have any experience with this med?

   imfree replied to ehooper80's topic in Recovery

   Congrats on your 6 months! I do not have any experience with Naltrexone myself. But I do know that you're correct in that it is not like Suboxone. Naltrexone is purely an opioid antagonist, whereas Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) is a partial a...

4. Just signed Contract with KARE, Tested 3x this last week!

   imfree replied to debnky's topic in Recovery

   When I was in the Peer Assistance Program, the individual contract specified the minimum number of times you would be called to test. The usual was "a minimum of 12 times per year." As the other poster said....those who had relapsed would be given an...

5. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

   imfree replied to imfree's topic in Recovery

   Thank you pokey! I agree with you totally....I'd rather be working with someone on Suboxone than someone in active addiction. The relapse rates of traditional abstinence-based recovery are shameful. If there is something available to bring that rat...

6. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

   imfree replied to imfree's topic in Recovery

   Thank you so much for your reply, Mag! I'm not far from you.....Oklahoma! Yeah our BON has lots and lots of meds on the NO list too. Only a few are on the YES list....Tylenol, Advil and Aleve.....pretty much that's it!! Not even Benedryl or Imodi...

7. Need help fast about working with the board and my addiction.

   imfree replied to awsdig05's topic in Recovery

   Hello aws. I'm sorry for what you're going through. Battling addiction is difficult enough. Then add to it, dealing with the BON and worrying about your nursing license, and WOW!...double whammy! I applaud you for coming clean with your boss and ...

8. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

   imfree replied to imfree's topic in Recovery

   Thank you very much for your reply. I hope the replies keep coming in as this is of interest to me. How are you doing now, All Over Again? I hope you've done well in your recovery. Actually, that's all I wish for anyone who has battled addiction....

9. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

   imfree replied to imfree's topic in Recovery

   Sorry guys...I haven't used this forum much and apparently I'm not allowed to PM members yet because I don't have enough posts. I just wanted to let 'smitty' know I got his PM and that I appreciate it. I read a few of your other posts on the forum ...

10. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    imfree replied to imfree's topic in Recovery

    Thank you for your reply SWS. In fact, I had read your other posts about bupe before posting my question, so I understand your feelings about the drug. I'm glad you are doing well in your recovery....congrats on all your progress! It's a rough roa...

11. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

    imfree posted a topic in Recovery

    Does anyone here know, with any degree of certainty, how the various State Boards of Nursing view the use of Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex) for opiate dependence and/or addiction? Do they allow nurses who are in diversion/alternative to discipline ...

12. Checking dilation and effacement

    imfree replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sure, babies deliver OP - but it is certainly not the optimal position, requiring a larger diameter of the head to pass through the pelvis than if baby is OA. I agree with one of the other replies - sometimes if the Mom does not have an epidural, yo...

13. Checking dilation and effacement

    imfree replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    JentheRN - sorry - didn't proofread that response very well. re: my last comments - I should have said "position" not "presentation". Presention refers to vertex/breech/etc. Not terribly difficult to learn. Some l and d nurses are authorized to d...

14. Checking dilation and effacement

    imfree replied to JentheRN2007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    checking dilation, effacement, and station is something that is learned strictly with practice. You will have a preceptor to check with you for some time until you are getting most of your exams right. Even then, you will have times when you'll nee...

15. WHO not IT

    imfree replied to Southernurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I personally don't think I have ever referred to the unborn as "it". As some of the others have said, I always ask if Mom/Dad know what they're having and refer to the baby as "he" or "she" If gender is unknown, I'll often just say "baby" or "littl...