Code55

Code55 has 10 years experience and specializes in Mental Health, Short Stay.

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1. Assess This Offer...

   Code55 posted a topic in Travel

   New to travel or agency nursing. Contact offer: $32/hr + $1400 housing. Area is in the State of Washington, my back yard. Perhaps, I can bleed them out a little more? or "I can also pay you $24/hr with an additional $245/week tax free (that will incr...

2. Bad reaction by prospective employer

   Code55 replied to catmom1's topic in Recovery

   Hey Catmom, I'm sorry to hear of your dilemma. Some of these monitoring programs place you in the "damned if you do and damned if you don't" position. My state is one of those too. We can argue all the inequities among programs of States, individual ...

3. NCBON: Is this an Invasion of privacy ?

   Code55 replied to Got2B's topic in Recovery

   Oh, I forgot to mention, the ultimate test method would be to individually straight cath us followed by a good dose of UTIs! &^*#)$)# #$%$#! Enhanced screening methods for all of them....everyday!!!

4. NCBON: Is this an Invasion of privacy ?

   Code55 replied to Got2B's topic in Recovery

   What's next? In a case as a male they would just "hold it" to the cup? Females they would get on their knees and hold the cup in the toilet. It's interesting everyone is screaming about these new airport screening rules which I don't think is appropr...

5. So for 23 1/2 months, I've been an addict, not an alcoholic.....

   Code55 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Recovery

   Great discussion point! During treatment I agree that I was an addict, no question, but could I also be a alcoholic? I pondered that a few day and came to the conclusion that it really doesn't matter because they are all really mood altering substanc...

6. Violation of privacy

   Code55 replied to sissykim's topic in Recovery

   Let me jump into the mix. My state changed the monitoring agency which has reflected tighter monitoring requirements, including observed urines. After 3 years or more non observed urines, I had my first observed donation the other day and I got to te...

7. Just took random drug test

   Code55 replied to learninglessons12's topic in Recovery

   The rule of thumb with a situation like yours is seek out an attorney. It might save you a lot of trouble and will be well worth it. Don't go into this alone without legal advise. Please do not say anything to anyone until you talk to an attorney. Le...

8. Diverted drugs, got caught, fired and arrested...

   Code55 replied to erem's topic in Recovery

   Jack is right! Unfortunately before I self reported to the board, I had only one nurse (in recovery and on BON monitoring) who was advising me to tell them everything (in an effort to "clear my conscious") but with much hesitation, I complied. It's ...

9. Bad reaction by prospective employer

   Code55 replied to catmom1's topic in Recovery

   It's interesting that most employers or managers still believe the line, "once a drug addict, always a drug (active) addict." I sure they treat their addicted patient's the say way while seemingly showing compassion? What's happening with our nursing...

10. Roll call...status call...

    Code55 replied to MizChelleRN's topic in Recovery

    My name is Glenn from Oregon. Sobriety date: Apr. 13, 2007. Self referred to treatment and BON with a 5 year monitoring program. License was always unencumbered. Fired from a 7 year RN position after reporting my actions with employer. Subsequently, ...

11. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    Code55 replied to all_over_again's topic in Recovery

    The moment you take the gun away and leave my sight, I will down all the remaining booze and slam drugs into my veins! The question is how long to you plan on holding the gun to my kids head? At some point you will get tired of playing this game. Sur...

12. Missed FirstLab daily check-in...Fined by RN board

    Code55 replied to lexielynn's topic in Recovery

    Did I understand correctly? You missed a call-in without being called to test? If the missed call included being called to test, I could see where major consequences can happen. Missed called are another thing. Sounds like you are in one of those Sta...

13. another clueless employer

    Code55 replied to texasgirl77's topic in Recovery

    Hey get this, I interviewed at inpatient chemical dependency treatment facility within a major hospital and was declined the position. My background is mental health and now with over 3 years in recovery. I asked the interviewing panel if they had an...

14. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    Code55 replied to all_over_again's topic in Recovery

    12-Step programs are not religion based. It is simply a program based upon spiritually and any higher power greater than yourself. Religion is something very specific to a culture or people and has a belief system very specific to them. A 12-Step pro...

15. Any point in fighting NA requirement?

    Code55 replied to all_over_again's topic in Recovery

    Glad you posted your concerns and questions. It sounds like the BON is requiring 12-step meeting attendance? Will they approve other support groups? I would suspect they just want you attending some recovering support group? I can't imagine they are ...