gmkj

gmkj has 9 years experience and specializes in geriatric.

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1. Suboxone use and the Boards of Nursing

   gmkj replied to imfree's topic in Recovery

   Well said. I have been on it since 2006 .Some may say I am weak and still using but since I only answer to myself I say I am almost eight years in recovery. I can honestly say I have not used any iligal narcotics.i have no cravings and have gone from...

2. Just took random drug test

   gmkj replied to learninglessons12's topic in Recovery

   I am in my 6th year. I unfortunatly wasnt so lucky finding a job. it took me three plusyears ti get back in nursing. i am however working in a ltc facility and have been there 3 years which one of I had to work as a aid to get back in their good gra...

3. Recreational THC = now starting IPN!

   gmkj replied to Honest&Hopeful&Hur's topic in Recovery

   best wishes Honest&hopeful &hurt!

4. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   gmkj replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   I am interested and will research this issue more. but in this case resident was definatly faking,seeing how her seizure stopped immediately and she never had one since.also had many other behavior issues. I also wish you the best.

5. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   gmkj replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   I had a women who also used to fake seizures I finally had to say in a nice way. I am not sure whaT YOU ARE HAVING BUT IT COUldnt be a seizure dear,I know this because you wouldnt be able to talk through a seizure nor would you be able to stop and wr...

6. suboxone and nursing (why are others so negative about this medication)

   gmkj replied to gmkj's topic in Recovery

   Ftoll24; I here yout having trouble getting off your last mg. why dont you try tapering slowly maybe .75 mg for a month then .5 mg then .25 or even two months. i think the people who have problems are just stopping 1mg to quickly. good luck.and...

7. Just took random drug test

   gmkj replied to learninglessons12's topic in Recovery

   i agree with the above posts when they say if you chose to smoke full well knowing what it could cost you then you may have a problem. there is a nurse in my group who just came to our group for using mj. she stated she did not have a problem. she st...

8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   gmkj replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   Wow,did you ever think this thread would get so many posts,maybe we should print them out and put a copy in everyone of our facilities!!

9. Just took random drug test

   gmkj replied to learninglessons12's topic in Recovery

   do you have a union? if so tghey may be able to helpyou. they can fire you if you were under the influence.good luck,let us know how you make out.

10. What is the upstate NY job market like?

    gmkj replied to JeanettePNP's topic in New York

    agency makes more but still not as much as nyc

11. What is the upstate NY job market like?

    gmkj replied to JeanettePNP's topic in New York

    The pay is half of what you get in nyc. their are mostly long term care positions. and rn' make about 25 dollars a hour. not two much more but i guess it depends on your experience and where you apply.

12. will suboxone prohibit me from becoming a CNA?

    gmkj replied to amroke's topic in CNA/MA

    as far as i know suboxone will not come out on a random emplyment drug screen. it has to be listed and is expensive. it will not show up as a regular narcotic. at least it never used to. I suggest you dont say anythin unless asked. I agree with other...

13. Help! Trouble finding a job with my license being on probation!!!!

    gmkj replied to GotoGirlRN's topic in Recovery

    I am not sure how far you wanna go to work as a nurse again but i worked as a cna(nursing asst) for eight months to prove what a reliable trusted valuable employee i could be. it paid off I am now working as a LPN on a unit with 40 beds where I am t...

14. Just took random drug test

    gmkj replied to learninglessons12's topic in Recovery

    maybe they wont report it to the bon and as long as you no longer smoke may be o.k. I would not make any calls until you know for sure. Trust me you dont want to be involved with the TPAPN if you dont have to. and if you can afford it get a lawyer if...

15. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    gmkj replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

    I may work for you but since you are on medicaid "I ALSO PAY FOR YOU!"And "NO I AM NOT YOUR PRIVATE NURSE" "I HAVE 39 OTHER PATIENTS ON THIS FLOOR"!. THIS IS A LONG TERM CARE FACILITY NOT A HOTEL!" BOY THANKS, IT FELT SO GOOD TO SAY THAT NOW IF ONLY ...