SassyErRn

SassyErRn has 3 years experience and specializes in ER.

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1. Do they have to know? I need help!!!

   SassyErRn replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Recovery

   I agree with RN4HUGS...start with finding info on your states assistance program. I live in MI and am under HPRP. As long as I stay compliant with my contract I will not be reported to the BON. It allows me to keep my nursing license and cont to w...

2. Nurses Self Reporting (MICH)

   SassyErRn replied to Tanlie226's topic in Recovery

   I agree with rninmi. I was caught last year for diverting and I admitted everything. I was suspended from my job and I called hprp (otherwise the hospital would turn me into the state). To answer you q....not everyone is req to do inpt stay. I di...

3. Gotta question

   SassyErRn replied to ms. papa RN AGAIN's topic in Recovery

   Ditto what pp said. Good luck and congrats!

4. Should I still become nurse after...in recovery...?

   SassyErRn replied to dontwory's topic in Recovery

   Like the previous posters said...you must have a solid recovery before doing this...but you can do it. Nursing school is very demanding but recovery needs to come first. Find meetings you love and make sure you get to them every week. Make calls o...

5. I find out tomorrow

   SassyErRn posted a topic in Recovery

   I had an interview with a home care place and got an offer that I accepted. My start date is already set for July 14th and I put in my 2 week notice yesterday. The only thing...I will not find out if HPRP approves my request for this new job until ...

6. Update on interview

   SassyErRn posted a topic in Recovery

   I posted last week that I was going to my first interview since in recovery (almost 1 year c&s now). Well, it wasn't great, wasn't terrible either. I did not get the job tho...but I am ok I got there plenty early and just sat in my car, and j...

7. I have an interview!

   SassyErRn posted a topic in Recovery

   Background: Er nurse for 3 years, suspended May 30, 2008 for diversion. Involved in MIs hprp program. Sober almost 12 months. Since November I have been working in the same hospital I was suspended from...only doing audits in medical records. My ...

8. Help with a first step assignment please

   SassyErRn replied to SassyErRn's topic in Recovery

   Wow guys, thank you so much. Like I said, I had a list going but I guess I just needed some reassurance. Jack, I like how you said it only took you 5 years to catch on...lol. My therapist said that you get your brain back after 5 years and start us...

9. Help with a first step assignment please

   SassyErRn posted a topic in Recovery

   I met with my new sponsor last night and she asked me to work on some things before we meet again next week. She wants me to make a list of ways I have been mentally powerless and physically powerless, 12 of each. I started working on this last nig...

10. I did it!!!

    SassyErRn posted a topic in Recovery

    I posted a week or so ago about how I need a sponsor and it's tough for me to get to new meetings and put myself out there, nervous and shy, etc. Well, this past week I went to a women's aa meeting on tuesday night and it was great! I was going to ...

11. what to say?

    SassyErRn replied to power99's topic in Recovery

    This is a tough one and seems to be split down the middle between those who think you should be honest and those who think that's it's none of their business. I can understand how it's none of their business but I think I would tell them. I work in...

12. update on finding a sponsor

    SassyErRn replied to SassyErRn's topic in Recovery

    Thanks, I needed that. Sometimes the small reminders are so huge! I talked to my group about it because I wanted to be open and honest. That also keeps me in check with getting to some new meetings and finding someone. I plan to check out 2 women...

13. update on finding a sponsor

    SassyErRn posted a topic in Recovery

    I talked to my nurse friend about being my sponsor. Basically she said that she wouldn't feel comfortable filling out my quaterly reports when she herself is not involved much in step work. She does what is required to get through the program but s...

14. Finding a new sponsor

    SassyErRn posted a topic in Recovery

    Hello fellow recovering nurses. I haven't been on this site in awhile but I am looking for some guidance. My recovery from drug addiction is going well but I am having trouble finding a new sponsor. The woman I had was having some other things goi...

15. Finally Made It!!!! Now what???

    SassyErRn replied to rninmi's topic in Recovery

    Yeah! What a great feeling that must be. Congrats! I am in hprp too. It hasn't been a year yet but I am glad that there is hope!