I have been in the program for about 3 years and have 15 months left. I am in the program for a DUI in Pa. I have only had urine tests so far but was told it could be urine, blood or hair follicle testing. I did submit a hair test last year for some ...
Oogie, I want to thank you for sharing your experience with all of us. I am in the program in Pennsylvania for a DWI as well. It was a bad time in my life and I definitely made a poor judgement decision that horrible day. I am in the progra...
jmo1231 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Recovery
Viva, I know you will be even stronger from this relapse . You are an inspiration for us on here and I know I and others look forward to your articles and advice on a regular basis. You will recover from this and don't be so hard on yourself.You have...
Mcrntx, I would go get another urine drug screen a Hair Test done at the same lab where you test. I would also contact an attorney ASAP. If you did not take the Temazepam then you need legal help and all the evidence you can get to back you up! Good ...
jmo1231 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Recovery
Wish me luck , I think you will be fine as long as you take care of yourself first. Hopefully , a nursing position will open up for you soon and open up a whole new world for you. This too shall pass and you have a bright future ahead!
jmo1231 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Recovery
Congrats Wish me luck! Keep up the good work! It goes by so fast . I always tell myself the phrase a wise person once told me. When we undertake a challenge in life however long and hard it may be don't be discourage by time. The time will pass regar...
jmo1231 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Recovery
I sometimes have dreams or nightmares of forgetting to check in at the lab for testing ect . I think it's all part of the program out fears and worst nightmares coming true. It makes me realize how much I value my life and my nursing career and nursi...
jmo1231 replied to Gonesilent13's topic in Recovery
Gonesilent, it sounds like your wife is addicted to IV narcotics . I don't understand the dilemma with turning her in to get help. She needs professional help ASAP. She had alot of responsibility between her children and her patients and she's using ...
jmo1231 replied to onprobation:('s topic in Recovery
I am a Nurse Practitioner who is the BON state program after reporting a DUI several years ago. I do have an active DEA number as well as an active Advanced Practice license. I have been a nurse and a nurse practitioner over 20 years. During this tim...
Wkndnrse, Thank you for your honest perception and insight to where the nursing profession stands in our ever-changing health care delivery system,today....
Fresh Start, this must be so frustrating after 5 long years! Congrats to you!!! Hooray and good luck in your future! I would check your original contract with the State and email your case manager about why this is taking so long and the poor follow ...
When I was in college for my BSN RN degree many years ago 1985-1989 I worked as an CNA. I worked in a nursing home sophomore year then junior year I secured a position in the SICU CT/GS at a big Philly University hospital . It was my ticket yo the su...
Torsades , thanks for the share. You are smart to move on from an aweful reminder of how bad addiction can make your life! Cheers to you for making a clean break and a fresh start in life! Keep recovery first and foremost and all will work out ! Good...
Hello all my recovery friends and then some .... I haven't posted on here in a few month or some time but something happened today I wanted to share with you . I have put my story on here before so I'll be brief with it. I have been in recovery for a...