I'm no expert, but I do think that the general thought is that any sort of opiods taken while you are working, are mind altering. I just wanted to say that I feel for you, you are in a tough situation.
LisaB19 replied to Bettertheniuse2b's topic in Recovery
Sj81, my heart is with you. I too have had many of the same issues as you, especially the insomnia, along with other illnesses that i needed to take meds for. To make a long story short, I opted not to attempt to get my license back after suspension ...
Now granted this was 5 years ago, but I moved from CA to FL. My license was suspended in CA (they don't have any control over you when you move) and the so called "investigation" began by CA. Records became public and my investigation, should I try t...
LisaB19 replied to HakunaMatata<3's topic in Disabilities
Don't tell them, it's none of their business now. They don't ask about other diseases like diabetes. How many of us have seen a hypoglycemic nurse who is unable to function because she didn't eat? Isn't that a threat to patient safety? Bottom line is...
LisaB19 replied to zachjessmom's topic in Recovery
Zachjessmom, where do you live? I choose not to get my license back as here in CA there is such a nursing glut (50% or new grads can't get jobs) that it wasn't worth getting my license back. No one would have hired me, as like you, I have been away f...
I can only share my experience and decisions. I was a Labor and Delivery Nurse for over 20 years and was caught diverting. Lived in CA at the time, entered Diversion, but hadn't gone back to work when we moved to FL. Entered their IPN program. Becaus...
Actually I have left nursing for addiction counseling. IMHO, the humiliation, control over my health and the demands by the BON were just not worth it to me.
Hi Catmom, I've known of your struggles for a long time and appreciate them. While I did not look for work as long as you, it was a very painful process to keep getting denied because of what I had done. In fact I think it increased my shame and guil...
Imintrouble, Yes you are like us. Obviously you know little about addiction, but who would ever choose that path? Yeah sure, I sat down one day and said "Gee I'd love to be an alcoholic/addict, wouldn' that be fun?" I'd be careful if I were you, you ...
LisaB19 replied to determined_nurse's topic in Recovery
Does anyone know if there seems to be a general length of time before you appear on the list? It's been 7 years since I was reported to the BRN and 2 years since my license was suspended. No longer going to work in nursing, but in the Addictions fiel...