martysmiles

martysmiles specializes in med-surg, oncology, critical care.

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1. Why do I feel so horrible.

   martysmiles replied to cptluciejensen's topic in Recovery

   Nurseforatu, what a great testimony you have to tell. I would love to hear it all. Please Im or email me. If you feel like sharing. I to have been down that road and in recovery a year June 10, 2009.

2. Does dr/pt confidentiality still count if pt is an rn and both work for same hospital

   martysmiles replied to nursedude22's topic in Recovery

   Mag, I'm not on drugs, an your right . I think it was pretty earlyhere when I responded to that question. Lack of sleep still affects me terribly and my brain still isn't chemically in balance.

3. Does dr/pt confidentiality still count if pt is an rn and both work for same hospital

   martysmiles replied to nursedude22's topic in Recovery

   Yes, Doctor- patient relationship does stand and the doctor can not discuss anything with anyone unless he thinks you are a danger to yourself or someone else. Hippa Laws!! Now as far as your health, go to the doctor and just tell him what is going...

4. North Carolina Roll Call

   martysmiles replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina

   Hey, I'm in Gastonia, NC which is near Charlotte. Great place to live.

5. Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

   martysmiles replied to sirI's topic in Recovery

   Thank you so much for your response. I have often wondered what reactions would be. I thought automatically that everyone already knew I was a addict or would soon know after I go back to work. I've had other preceptors come to me and say she 's in ...

6. uncomfortable "selling" myself

   martysmiles replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Recovery

   Thanks, How wonderful that your happy and doing well. Your advice is awesome. The questions you were talking about, Where did you access them?

7. Nurse to Patient Ratio in North Carolina

   martysmiles replied to sbrn01's topic in North Carolina

   My hosptial as well Na II can do all those things and blood sugars.

8. Anyone Who Has Ever Applied for Reinstatement

   martysmiles replied to myownworstenemy's topic in Recovery

   Yes, gr8fulnrs. I understand that being truthful is a part of who we are in recovery. I was just curious as to how others respond to a nurse in recovery.

9. Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

   martysmiles replied to sirI's topic in Recovery

   Thank you for your support and how wonderful to celebrate your 8th year of soberity. This gives me hope. Were your fellow nurses kind to you when you returned to work? I would like to think they would be. But, I have seen how others respond to addict...

10. TN Nurses Against Proposed Bill (SB 0009) for "Certified Medication Technicians"

    martysmiles replied to ccuRNinTN's topic in Tennessee

    Guys, this is soo scary to me. I can't even think about the liability of it all. I much rather give my meds and know my patients have received what there suppose to get and chart my actions than wonder if everything was done. I value and respect my...

11. Nurse to Patient Ratio in North Carolina

    martysmiles replied to sbrn01's topic in North Carolina

    Gosh, Our ratio on med-surg floor were 8:1 on first. Nights 12:1 sometimes. Oncololgy sometimes 5:1 but mostly 8:1. Post Intensive Care 3:1, CC 2:1

12. uncomfortable "selling" myself

    martysmiles replied to gr8fulnrs's topic in Recovery

    Hi, I'm facing the same soon too. I've been doing ok until now. I'm scared to death of going before the board. Convincing them that I'm ready to return to work. That I'm worthy. Heck, I've spent more time trying to get my license back than I did in s...

13. Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    martysmiles replied to sirI's topic in Recovery

    Good morning, I'm a addict and I'm scared right now. I've been in recovery for 11 months and it is one day at a time. I need a support group and I realize that now just reading the post here. I'm so frustrated right now I could scream. My husband is ...

14. Anyone Who Has Ever Applied for Reinstatement

    martysmiles replied to myownworstenemy's topic in Recovery

    How do other RN's and possible employers respond to your candid replies?

15. Need some encouragment and understanding

    martysmiles replied to amanurse75's topic in Recovery

    Thoughts and prayers are with you.:heartbeat