WoodchuckRN

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1. Adderall addiction

   WoodchuckRN replied to wondergirl22's topic in Recovery

   Just wanna remind folks of some clinically important terminological distinctions, since many posts on this thread conflate the terms. TOLERANCE and even DEPENDENCE do NOT in themselves mean ADDICTION. By definition, ADDICTION involves psychological c...

2. Recovering RNs reorienting to psych specialty?

   WoodchuckRN replied to WoodchuckRN's topic in Recovery

   Thanks for the optimistic feedback. You know, the fear of judgment and rejection among us is huge, since most of us sober up to become the most self-critical animals in existence. Dropping the baggage of guilt and shame takes years. I'm 18 months...

3. Detox and Nursing???

   WoodchuckRN replied to twicexmommy's topic in Recovery

   Download the application for RN license by exam from the Ill board of nursing. In Virginia there's a series of questions, among them is whether you've been in treatment for substance abuse issues or abused substances within the last five years. You...

4. Recovering RNs reorienting to psych specialty?

   WoodchuckRN posted a topic in Recovery

   Hi, everyone. I'm an RN x8 years, 2 1/2 years C&S as of December 3rd, and am exploring grad school options that will open doors to counseling and advance practice roles in mental health. Most of my work experience is in case management of medi...